Ballards Corners
Strong schools draw families here
Median $341K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
You've got a quiet stretch of land where houses sit on real acreage, a lot of them backing up to woods, and you're still only about 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need to be. Most homes here are three or four bedrooms on decent-sized lots—the kind of place where you can actually breathe, with newer builds mixed in alongside houses from the '70s and '80s. The area sits in Alpine township, right at the edge of what locals call "The Ridge," the same belt of land responsible for 40 percent of Michigan's apple production, and you're just a quick drive from Sparta's shopping and restaurants whenever you want them.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$341K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ballards Corners
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,315/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
Frequently asked about Ballards Corners
- What do homes cost in Ballards Corners?
- The median home value in Ballards Corners is about $341,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ballards Corners housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ballards Corners right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ballards Corners?
- Ballards Corners is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ballards Corners walkable?
- Ballards Corners scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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