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
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,540/mo
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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
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.