Carlson Acres
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $227K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Carlson Acres sits quiet and low-key—just three acres of platted lots about 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, the kind of place where you're close enough to the city but far enough out that you've actually got land around you. Homes run around $227K on average, with quarter-acre lots that give you real breathing room without feeling sprawling. The Sparta Nature Trail is a five-minute walk away, and there are nine parks within a mile, so if you want to move without loading everyone in the car, the option's there. Restaurants cluster nearby—a dozen within walking distance—and you're looking at a quick drive to groceries and boat launches on Camp Lake. Schools fall under Sparta Area Schools, and the whole thing sits within Smith's Add. To the Village of Sparta Area, which means you get that smaller-town feel without the isolation.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Camp Lake — 2.0 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Gerritt J Buth Park: 6 min walk
- Nash Park: 7 min walk
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$227K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Carlson Acres
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sparta Nature Trail
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Camp Lake
2.0 mi
Est. Home Value
$227K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.24 ac – 0.36 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Palermo Pizza Sparta
+1 more
Koffee Haus
+1 more
Angela's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Gerritt J Buth Park
+1 more
Rogers Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Carlson Acres 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 →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 Carlson Acres 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)
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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 Carlson Acres
- What do homes cost in Carlson Acres?
- The median home value in Carlson Acres is about $226,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Carlson Acres?
- Carlson Acres is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Carlson Acres walkable?
- Carlson Acres scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.