Chester Shores Sub No 2
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $488K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
What might surprise you about Chester Shores Sub No 2 is that despite sitting about half an hour from downtown Grand Rapids, it manages to feel genuinely removed from the hustle—your lots here average just over a fifth of an acre, which means neighbors are close enough to actually know, but the subdivision itself keeps a low-key residential character. You're looking at a median home value around $664K, and while you'll definitely need a car for errands and dining, Grose Park is just a five-minute walk away if you want to stretch your legs. The Medical Mile is about 35 minutes out, the airport a bit under an hour, and if you're craving a beach day, Grand Haven is right around 38 minutes, making weekend trips genuinely doable without feeling like a production.
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Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 6.7 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$488K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Chester Shores Sub No 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,310/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
$488K
Based on 3yr sales
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,175 – $1,500 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Musketawa Trail
Crime in Chester Shores Sub No 2 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chester Shores Sub No 2 home (around $487,500) at today's 6.69% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,294 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,294/mo | $87,840 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,791/mo | $101,095 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,958/mo | $105,556 |
Estimates use a 6.69% 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.
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Solar potential
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,266 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Chester Township · Source: chester-twp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Chester Shores Sub No 2 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
Grose Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
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Frequently asked about Chester Shores Sub No 2
- What do homes cost in Chester Shores Sub No 2?
- The median home value in Chester Shores Sub No 2 is about $487,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Chester Shores Sub No 2?
- Chester Shores Sub No 2 is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Chester Shores Sub No 2 walkable?
- Chester Shores Sub No 2 scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.