NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8277 Alpine Ave Sparta, MI 49345

Estimated Value: $324,000 - $348,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,197 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 18, 2016

Last sale price $137,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 144% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,958 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 7.5 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stables
  • Wooded Lot
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of April 2016

Perfect Farmhouse resting on 7.5 acres for all your needs! Home has 3 bedrooms and many major updates recently completed including new high efficiency furnace, A/C, windows, flooring and more. Main floor laundry and large mudroom. All appliances stay to make this home turn key! Outdoors you will find a private setting with mix of woods and pasture. Barn is ready to keep all your toys in as well. Call today for a private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blake Wever

Apex Realty Group License #6501363136 Listed on: 02/20/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Bierenga

Elan Realty Lakeshore License #6501316434

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,640

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 248x1317
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,197 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Barn
  • Stables

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,640

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

7.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 116.88
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 248x1317
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1197.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1640.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Stable: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Barn: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1197.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1197.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Garden Window(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.5
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Stable(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 7.5
  • Lot Size Area: 7.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 248x1317
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 326700.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1640.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Beatty Maleah A and Beatty Maleah Ann
Bought by
Hodson James and Jaglowski Brie
Current Estimated Value
$334,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,800
Outstanding Balance
$329,800
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,073

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2016
Closed on
May 5, 2016
Sold by
Woods Tyler B and Woods Linsey R
Bought by
Rakestraw Scott M and Beatty Maleah A
Seller's Agent
Blake Wever
Apex Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Bierenga
Elan Realty Lakeshore
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.25%
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Maurer Jeanette G and Manning Judy
Bought by
Woods Tyler B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,500
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1999
Bought by
James and Helen Mckeown>J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1986
Bought by
Maurer J and Woods Tyler B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hodson James $340,000 Chicago Title
Rakestraw Scott M $136,500 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Woods Tyler B $75,000 First American Title Ins Co
James $54,000 --
Maurer J $54,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hodson James $329,800
Previous Owner Rakestraw Scott M $128,000
Previous Owner Woods Tyler B $76,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Sold $137,000 -2.1% $114 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2016 02/20/16 For Sale $139,900 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,751 $101,800 $0 $0
2024 $18 $123,100 $0 $0
2023 $1,675 $101,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,510 $90,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,445 $86,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,541 $75,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,164 $68,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,120 $68,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,063 $60,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,736 $59,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $59,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $55,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Blake Wever

    Apex Realty Group

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Nancy Bierenga

    Elan Realty Lakeshore

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 16006856

MichRIC

APN: 41-09-02-226-010

Michigan Kent County Sparta 49345

8277 Alpine Ave, Sparta, MI

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