13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $413K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
The ridge announces itself the moment you crest a hill and the orchards open up—acres of apple trees in geometric rows, the landscape breathing easy in a way that tells you the city is genuinely behind you now, even though downtown Grand Rapids sits just 24 minutes down the road. The houses here tend to occupy acreage, not subdivisions; a 1920s farmhouse with original hardwood sitting on five acres, or a newer custom build on two, with views back toward the fruit rows and granite counters that suggest someone chose deliberation over convenience. You'll find a grocery within a ten-minute walk and a dozen restaurants within a mile, so the amenities aren't pretend, but they don't shout—the character lives in the land itself, the kind of sparse suburban breathing room where you can actually see property lines. Sparta Area Schools serves the area, and the closest park sits about a thirteen-minute walk away for anyone who wants it. This is orchard country that happens to be fifteen miles from jobs and opportunity, which is precisely why people live here: the ridge without the isolation.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$413K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,800/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
McDonald's
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
The Garden Patch Restaurant
BETTES MEMORIAL PARK
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area home (around $412,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,744 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,744/mo | $73,164 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,159/mo | $84,235 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,298/mo | $87,937 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,396 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
BETTES MEMORIAL PARK
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Taco Bell
Restaurant
Fast Food
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Spangenberg School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Holy Family School
White School
Manchester School
+16 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area?
- The median home value in 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area is about $412,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area?
- 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area walkable?
- 13 Mile Rd & Fruit Ridge Ave Area scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.