Israel Smith'S 2nd Add.
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $300K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
The thing that sticks with you about this subdivision is how much green space surrounds it—Nash Park sits right next door, and you've got nine parks within a mile, which means there's always somewhere to land on a weekend. Homes here run around $235K on lots averaging a third of an acre, and you're close enough to restaurants and shops that a 5-minute walk gets you dinner, with 18 dining spots and a grocery store within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 26 minutes away if you need it, but the real draw is that you're planted in the Sparta area with Sparta Area Schools handling K–12, and the boat launch at Camp Lake is just under two miles off if you're into water. It's the kind of place where suburban living doesn't feel cramped, and you're not sacrificing access to anything important.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Camp Lake — 1.9 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Nash Park: 3 min walk
- Camp Lake: 9 min drive
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$300K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Israel Smith'S 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/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
Nash Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Camp Lake
1.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$300K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
36
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.14 ac – 0.90 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Angela's Pizza
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Nash Park
Unnamed playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Israel Smith'S 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 Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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 Israel Smith'S 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Israel Smith'S 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in Israel Smith'S 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Israel Smith'S 2nd Add.?
- Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. walkable?
- Israel Smith'S 2nd Add. scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.