Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $220K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 7.0/10
This tight eight-acre subdivision spreads across just 37 lots, each averaging a fifth of an acre—the kind of footprint where you're close to everything without feeling cramped. Lamoreaux Park sits a two-minute walk away, and nine parks dot the surrounding mile, so there's no shortage of green space. A grocery store lands about an eleven-minute walk, and eighteen restaurants cluster within a mile, from quick stops to sit-down meals. Downtown Grand Rapids lies twenty-three minutes by car, making it reachable without feeling tethered to the city.
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 — 0.5 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$220K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Lamoreaux Park: 2 min walk
- Spartan Park: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Family Fare Supermarket
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Wallace Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Median Sale Price
$220K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.15 ac – 0.40 ac
Crime in Herbert E. Stiles 2nd 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 Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add. home (around $220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,021 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,685/mo | $44,925 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,759/mo | $46,900 |
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 Herbert E. Stiles 2nd 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
Lamoreaux Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Subway
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Wing World of Sparta
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Spangenberg School
Myers School
+7 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 Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add. is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add.?
- Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add. walkable?
- Herbert E. Stiles 2nd Add. scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.