8945 Fruit Ridge Ave NW Sparta, MI 49345
Sparta Township Neighborhood
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,830
Sq Ft
1.45
Acres
Highlights
- Fruit Trees
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Fireplace
- Ridgeview Elementary School Rated A-
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of June 2025~ Rare opportunity minutes north of the highway & Grand Rapids! Welcoming country farm home offering a fantastic in-law apartment! Move in ready, relaxing setting 1.45 acres surrounded by apple trees. Covered 3 season entry to the main floor, culinary kitchen with stainless appliances, new paint and decor. Dining opens to a spacious living, 2 main floor bedrooms, full bath, and laundry. Stairway to upper floor with 3 beds (or 2 beds & living room), full bath, full kitchen & dining. Separate outdoor stairway entrance to the upper apartment. Basement offers an attached double deep garage and huge unfinished rec. area and storage space. Steel roof & also wired for a back-up generator. Incredible location, well-built home,, this is simply a wise investment. ~ Seller directs agent offers to be submitted for review by Tuesday, April 22nd at noon.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6502403827 Listed on: 04/14/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,882
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 1.45 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 252 x 250
- Fruit Trees
- Property is zoned AG1, AG1
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Metal Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Snack Bar or Counter
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
- Hot Water Heating System
- Generator Hookup
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- Septic System
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 14, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Reed Jason Paul
Bought by
Ducavas Erika L
Seller's Agent
Steve Spriensma
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
David DeBruyn
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.73%
Views
64
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.44%
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Outstanding Balance
$206,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,108
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 1, 2024
Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Stephen L Van Oeffelen Trust
Bought by
Reed Jason
Seller's Agent
Garrett Kirby
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
Buyer's Agent
Steve Spriensma
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$389,900
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.72%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Kutzli Jeannie A
Bought by
Vanoeffelen Stephen L and Stephen L Van Oeffelen Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2015
Sold by
Vanoeffelen Stephen L
Bought by
Vanoeffelen Stephen L and Stephen L Van Oeffelen Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Margaret A Hubert Trust
Bought by
Vanoeffelen Stephen L and Kutzil Jeannie
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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 | $385,000 | Star Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $389,900 | Star Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $80,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $206,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $0 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $6,195,500 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | Sold | $385,000 | -3.7% | $136 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/14/2025 04/14/25 | For Sale | $399,900 | +2.6% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 09/10/2024 09/10/24 | Sold | $389,900 | 0.0% | $138 / Sq Ft |
| 08/06/2024 08/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/01/2024 08/01/24 | For Sale | $389,900 | -- | $138 / 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 | $2,299 | $192,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,299 | $157,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,196 | $143,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,242 | $126,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,149 | $106,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,013 | $101,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,066 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,000 | $87,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,927 | $79,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,845 | $75,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $75,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,500 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Steve Spriensma
Seller's Agent in 2025
Steve Spriensma
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 890-6716
5 in this area
126 Total Sales
-
David DeBruyn
Buyer's Agent in 2025
David DeBruyn
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
(616) 822-2135
1 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Garrett Kirby
G
Seller's Agent in 2024
Garrett Kirby
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
(616) 902-5933
2 in this area
89 Total Sales
-
Vito Dolci Jr
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Vito Dolci Jr
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
(616) 791-1010
4 in this area
325 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25015166
APN: 41-05-31-200-014
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