Cheney & Loomis Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $236K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
Late afternoon light hits the brick and oak floors here just right—the kind of moment that makes you understand why people stayed put in this part of town. This stretch sits walkable enough for tacos and groceries, with a brewery around the corner and restaurants steps away; errands and dining both score high marks. Victorian homes and 1.5-story classics line quieter tree-lined streets, many with original hardwood waiting to be refinished, newer mechanicals, and detached garages. The neighborhood clusters around what locals call the heart of things—Sparta Library Memorial Park is a four-minute walk, and nine parks lie within a mile. Drive downtown Grand Rapids in 24 minutes, or to Gerald R. Ford Airport in 39. Lot sizes average 0.21 acres across the six-acre area, keeping the feel compact and established. Sparta Area Schools serves the area. A boat launch sits 2.3 miles south if water access matters.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$236K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Spartan Park: 5 min walk
- Sparta Library Memorial Park: 6 min walk
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Median home price in Cheney & Loomis Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,602/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
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
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Wahlfield Park Trail
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Median Sale Price
$236K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.17 ac – 0.34 ac
Crime in Cheney & Loomis 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 Cheney & Loomis Add. home (around $236,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,570 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,570/mo | $41,859 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,807/mo | $48,192 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,887/mo | $50,310 |
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 Cheney & Loomis 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
Sparta Library Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+8 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
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 Cheney & Loomis Add.
- What do homes cost in Cheney & Loomis Add.?
- The median home value in Cheney & Loomis Add. is about $236,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cheney & Loomis Add.?
- Cheney & Loomis Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Cheney & Loomis Add. walkable?
- Cheney & Loomis Add. scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.