Blass Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $242K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
Homes here sit on modest lots—a third of an acre on average—in an 8-acre platted subdivision where you're within a seven-minute walk of a restaurant and never far from one of nine parks scattered within a mile radius. Nash Park is a four-minute walk away if you want a quick outdoor break, and the grocery stores cluster within two miles, though the nearest one runs about 1.2 miles out. Median home values hover around $244K, which anchors this as an accessible corner of the Sparta area, and Sparta Area Schools serves the subdivision. Downtown Grand Rapids pulls within 25 minutes by car if you're commuting or looking for a bigger night out, while the airport sits just over 40 minutes away.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$242K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Nash Park: 7 min walk
- Sparta Library Memorial Park: 8 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Blass Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,643/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Median Sale Price
$242K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.18 ac – 2.0 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nash Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Maxine's Family Restaurant
+1 more
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
Cellar Brewing Company
+1 more
Nash Park
+1 more
Rogers Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Blass 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 Blass Add. home (around $242,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,610 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,610/mo | $42,923 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,853/mo | $49,418 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,935/mo | $51,589 |
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 Blass 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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 Blass Add.
- What do homes cost in Blass Add.?
- The median home value in Blass Add. is about $242,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Blass Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Blass Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Blass Add.?
- Blass Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Blass Add. walkable?
- Blass Add. scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.