Homestead Acres Condominium
Strong schools draw families here
Median $337K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
What sticks with you about Homestead Acres is the view—open fields stretching out from your porch, corn growing on all sides, the kind of horizon you don't get in town. The condos here are ranch-style, built starting in the early 2000s with newer units added in recent years, and they're designed for people who want the low-maintenance lifestyle. That means the HOA handles lawn care and snow removal, so you're not spending weekends on upkeep. Units run from 2 to 3 bedrooms, roughly 1,200 to 2,360 square feet, with main floor laundry and zero-step entry built in. The price hovers around $417K, and they don't sit on the market long—this isn't the kind of place with constant turnover. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 22 minutes away if you need the city, but you're also surrounded by rural space. A grocery store is a quick walk, and Lamoreaux Park is a mile down the road if you want to get outside. The Sparta Area Schools serve the community, and the airport is roughly 37 minutes out if you travel regularly.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.6 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$337K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Lamoreaux Park: 9 min bike
- Spartan Park: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Homestead Acres Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,286/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$337K
2 recent sales
Units
38
Complex Size
8.7 ac
38 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wallace Lake
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Homestead Acres Condominium 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 Homestead Acres Condominium home (around $336,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,240 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,240/mo | $59,729 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,579/mo | $68,766 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,692/mo | $71,788 |
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.
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
Utility, solar, and service details for Homestead Acres Condominium 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
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Holy Family School
Spangenberg School
Englishville School (Closed)
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
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 Homestead Acres Condominium
- What do homes cost in Homestead Acres Condominium?
- The median home value in Homestead Acres Condominium is about $336,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Homestead Acres Condominium housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Homestead Acres Condominium right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Homestead Acres Condominium?
- Homestead Acres Condominium is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Homestead Acres Condominium walkable?
- Homestead Acres Condominium scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.