$580,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

536 Old School Forest Ln Sparta, MI 49345

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,167 Sq Ft
1.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fruit Trees
  • Sparta Senior High School Rated 9+
  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of April 2025

OPEN 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

Madison Bradshaw

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501407394 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

James Perry

Clarity Realty Allied License #6501381007

Clarity Realty Allied

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 Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, snow removal
  • Old School Forest Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,564

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 261.15
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 204.81x373
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4167.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7563.92
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: AG2
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Old School Forest
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2278.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Walking Trails: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Other Equipment Generator2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4167.0
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1889.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2278.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1889.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 594900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 1200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 1200.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Trash, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.78
  • Lot Size Area: 1.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 204.81x373
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 77537.0
  • Zoning Description: AG2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7563.92
  • Tax Year: 2024

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
$605,754

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,754
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$229,186
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$376,568

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

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2000
Bought by
Ferguson William J and Ferguson Kimberly
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2022 07/17/22 For Sale $499,000 -- $120 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25009593

MichRIC

APN: 41-05-12-376-009