Ida Red Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $139K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Driving into Ida Red on Ida Red Avenue puts you in the kind of place where three acres unfolds with actual breathing room—condos arranged without the density that makes strip developments feel like an afterthought. The setting sits within the Hinman's Add. Area, about 24 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the city's pull but far enough that the pace feels genuinely different. Units here run around $135K, with top-floor layouts offering two bedrooms and roughly 864 square feet, the kind of footprint that doesn't waste space. Walking to grab food takes about four minutes—there are eighteen restaurants within a mile—while the nearest grocery store is a manageable fifteen-minute walk, though you'll likely find yourself driving to one of the six stores within two miles for the full weekly run.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.5 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$139K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 36 parks within 1 mile
- Lamoreaux Park: 8 min walk
- Camp Lake: 11 min drive
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Median home price in Ida Red Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$944/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamoreaux Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
36
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
McDonald's
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Sparta Pub
Lamoreaux Park
Unnamed playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Ida Red Condominiums 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 Ida Red Condominiums home (around $139,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $25k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $925 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $925/mo | $24,654 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,064/mo | $28,385 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,111/mo | $29,632 |
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 Ida Red Condominiums 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Spangenberg School
Myers School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
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 Ida Red Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Ida Red Condominiums?
- The median home value in Ida Red Condominiums is about $139,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ida Red Condominiums housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ida Red Condominiums right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ida Red Condominiums?
- Ida Red Condominiums is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ida Red Condominiums walkable?
- Ida Red Condominiums scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.