Englishville
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $365K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Early morning here catches the light just right—fog lifting off the fields, the old roads lined with maples that have stood since the settlement was founded in 1845. This is rural Kent County, rolling land with room to breathe, the kind of place where a property stretches across an acre or more and the view from your back window isn't someone else's siding. Historic farmland runs through it; peach orchards once fed the market in nearby Grand Rapids, and that agricultural backbone still shapes the character of the roads and the spaces between homes.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Elk Lake within walking distance
- Mead Lake: 4 min drive
- Wahlfield Park Trail: 3 min drive
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.7 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$365K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Englishville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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15 homes sold in Englishville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Nearest Park
Wahlfield Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Bow Tie Tavern
Wahlfield Park
Unnamed playground
Mead Lake
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Wahlfield Park Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Lamoreaux/Berkenshire (WB)
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Englishville 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 Englishville home (around $365,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,428 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,428/mo | $64,739 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,918/mo | $77,811 |
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.
Who actually lends in Englishville, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Englishville 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.
🛒 Grocery(6)
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Englishville School (Closed)
Goff School
Koon School
White School
Holy Family School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Englishville
- What do homes cost in Englishville?
- The median home value in Englishville is about $365,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Englishville housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Englishville right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Englishville?
- Englishville is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Englishville walkable?
- Englishville scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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