Ida Red Plat
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $325K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
When you turn onto Ida Red Plat, you're stepping into a 9-acre subdivision where modest lots—averaging about a third of an acre—sit comfortably among tree-lined streets. It's the kind of place where a restaurant is a quick four-minute walk away, and Lamoreaux Park sits just five minutes on foot if your kids need to burn off energy. There's real walkability here: eighteen restaurants within a mile, groceries within reach, and nine parks scattered nearby—the subdivision has the feel of being genuinely embedded in a residential neighborhood rather than isolated. You're served by Sparta Area Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 24 minutes away when you need it, but the everyday rhythm is local—neighbors running errands, kids heading to the park, the comfortable cadence of a small residential enclave that's been here long enough to feel established without feeling stuck in time.
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Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.5 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$325K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Lamoreaux Park: 6 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ida Red Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,203/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
$325K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.15 ac – 0.57 ac
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,050 – $1,350 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
McDonald's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Ida Red Plat 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 Plat home (around $324,525) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,186 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,186/mo | $58,291 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,516/mo | $67,092 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,627/mo | $70,050 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Plat 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
41
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
+7 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(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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
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Frequently asked about Ida Red Plat
- What do homes cost in Ida Red Plat?
- The median home value in Ida Red Plat is about $324,525. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ida Red Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ida Red Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ida Red Plat?
- Ida Red Plat is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ida Red Plat walkable?
- Ida Red Plat scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.