Atkinson'S Add. — satellite view
Subdivision8.8 acres

Atkinson'S Add.

Walkable and connected

🏙️14 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 17% park access
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Spartan Park Playground: 3 min walk
  • 13 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
70

Above average schools

  • Sparta Area Schools
  • 3 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
💰Home Values

$229K median

  • 2 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground

This small residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful small-town lifestyle just blocks from downtown Sparta's shops and restaurants. With homes typically sitting on generous lots averaging 0.17 acres, residents enjoy more space than typical suburban neighborhoods while maintaining walkable access to daily amenities. The location provides easy access to dining and errands, with several restaurants within walking distance and grocery shopping nearby.

Families are well-served by the highly-rated Sparta Area Schools, and outdoor recreation abounds with Spartan Park directly across from some homes and eight additional parks within a mile. While coffee shops require a short drive, the trade-off comes in the form of a tight-knit community feel and proximity to natural areas, including Camp Lake just 2.5 miles away. This area works best for families seeking small-town living with modern conveniences, retirees wanting a quiet community with walkable amenities, and anyone who values larger lots without sacrificing access to restaurants and shops.

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Nearby Schools

7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 9/10

School District: Sparta Area Schools

9Sparta Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 851 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
7Appleview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 513 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
5Sparta Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 473 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.2
🍽️Dining
7.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Downtown Trini's

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Angela's Pizza
7 minwalk
McDonald's
7 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Cellar Brewing Company

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Spartan Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Sparta Library Memorial Park
7 minwalk
Lamoreaux Park
7 minwalk
Balyeat Field Sparta Village Park
7 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Spartan Park Playground

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Rogers Park Playground
7 minwalk
Lamoreaux Park Playground
8 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Camp Lake

13 mindrive
Wallace Lake
7 mindrive
Whit Lake
12 mindrive
Rogue Lake
13 mindrive
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Camp Lake Launch

9 mindrive
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
12 mindrive
Lime Lake Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Sparta Moose Lodge Golf Course

9 mindrive
Alpine Golf Club
11 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Short walk

Rite Aid

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center

8 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$265K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

40

Median Lot Size

0.17 ac

3598 sq ft – 0.19 ac

2 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026