536 Old School Forest Ln Sparta, MI 49345
Sparta Township Neighborhood
5
Beds
3
Baths
4,167
Sq Ft
1.78
Acres
Highlights
- Water Access
- Home fronts a pond
- Deck
- Ridgeview Elementary School Rated A-
- Fruit Trees
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
As of April 2025OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED! This spacious 5-bed, 3-full-bath executive ranch is a true gem. Offering comfort, luxury, and privacy on a large wooded lot. Enjoy living on a private drive with access to walking trails around a stocked fishing pond. Newer updates include: furnace, AC, septic tanks, water softener, hot water heater and more. Stay cozy during Michigan winters around your gas fireplace while spending summers outside in a backyard that feels like you're on vacation. The main floor has it all; office, formal dining, 4 season room, primary suite, laundry room, etc. Downstairs you'll find massive storage rooms, a second kitchen and more entertaining space. Never worry about loosing power again! This home features a whole house backup generator. Yard has in-ground dog fence.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501407394 Listed on: 03/14/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,564
Year Built
- Built in 2002
Lot Details
- 1.78 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 204.81x373
- Home fronts a pond
- Cul-De-Sac
- Shrub
- Fruit Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned AG2, AG2
HOA Fees
- $100 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Sump Pump
- 2 Bedrooms in Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Power Generator
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
- Septic System
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include trash, snow removal
- Old School Forest Subdivision
Recreation
- Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Dykstra Jacob Todd and Dykstra Rachel L
Bought by
Heiney Jesse and Heiney Loretta
Seller's Agent
Madison Bradshaw
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
James Perry
Clarity Realty Allied
List Price
$594,900
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.5%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,719
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.39%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$229,391
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$353,328
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2022
Closed on
Aug 26, 2022
Sold by
Ferguson William J
Bought by
Dykstra Jacob Todd and Dykstra Rachel L
Seller's Agent
Jason Johnson
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Buyer's Agent
Madison Bradshaw
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.8%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Ferguson Kimberly Ane
Bought by
Ferguson William J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 29, 2009
Sold by
Ferguson Kimberly Anne and The Kimberly Anne Ferguson Rev
Bought by
Ferguson William J and Ferguson Kimberly A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,809
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2000
Bought by
Ferguson William J and Ferguson Kimberly
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $580,000 | Star Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $490,000 | Star Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $41,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $230,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $290,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $328,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $254,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $8,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $254,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $0 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $30,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $220,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $223,676 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $224,809 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $248,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $223,850 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Sold | $580,000 | -2.5% | $139 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2025 03/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2025 03/14/25 | For Sale | $594,900 | +21.4% | $143 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2022 08/17/22 | Sold | $490,000 | -1.8% | $118 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2022 07/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2022 07/17/22 | For Sale | $499,000 | -- | $120 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,556 | $293,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $5,556 | $276,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $5,313 | $246,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $4,465 | $211,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,198 | $198,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,170 | $192,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,245 | $183,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,158 | $166,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $4,043 | $149,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,889 | $142,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $142,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $133,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Madison Bradshaw
M
Seller's Agent in 2025
Madison Bradshaw
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
(616) 558-6437
7 in this area
122 Total Sales
-
James Perry
Buyer's Agent in 2025
James Perry
Clarity Realty Allied
(616) 835-8454
1 in this area
141 Total Sales
-
Jason Johnson
J
Seller's Agent in 2022
Jason Johnson
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
(616) 633-5911
1 in this area
63 Total Sales
-
Laurie Zokoe
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Laurie Zokoe
Five Star Real Estate (Tallmadge)
(616) 901-9632
6 in this area
749 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25009593
APN: 41-05-12-376-009
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