Atkinson'S Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $283K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Early evening is when this spot really shines—the light hits the modest homes just right, and you notice how tight everything is packed in, all nine acres of it. Atkinson's Add. is a small subdivision where lot sizes hover around a quarter-acre, so there's a real sense of proximity and walkability to dining; the nearest restaurant is just a two-minute walk, and there are eighteen within a mile. Spartan Park sits two minutes on foot, and nine parks cluster within a mile radius. Sparta Area Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty-four minutes away if you need it.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Sweets 4 Days Bakery & Creations: 3 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
$283K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Atkinson'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,918/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Downtown Trini's
+1 more
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
Cellar Brewing Company
+1 more
Spartan Park
+1 more
Spartan Park Playground
Wallace Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Recent Sale Price
$283K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
40
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
3598 sq ft – 0.19 ac
Crime in Atkinson'S Add. 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 Atkinson'S Add. home (around $282,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,879 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,879/mo | $50,106 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,163/mo | $57,688 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,258/mo | $60,223 |
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.
Solar potential
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,267 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Atkinson'S Add. 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
Spartan Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Atkinson'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Atkinson'S Add.?
- The median home value in Atkinson'S Add. is about $282,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Atkinson'S Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Atkinson'S Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Atkinson'S Add.?
- Atkinson'S Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Atkinson'S Add. walkable?
- Atkinson'S Add. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.