Israel Smith'S Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $270K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
If someone asks where Israel Smith's Add. is, just say it's a small nineteen-acre subdivision about twenty-five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough to the city but sitting quietly in the Sparta area. The lots here run roughly a quarter acre each, modest in size but surrounded by what matters: nine parks within a mile, including Rogers Park a four-minute walk away, and eighteen restaurants within the same radius, so dinner on foot is actually an option. Homes run around two hundred thirteen thousand dollars, which means you're buying into a place where the bones are solid but nobody's pretending this is something it isn't.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Maxine's Family Restaurant: 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$270K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Israel Smith'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,830/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Maxine's Family Restaurant
+1 more
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
The Garden Patch Restaurant
+1 more
Rogers Park
+1 more
Rogers Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Recent Sale Price
$270K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
56
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.12 ac – 0.40 ac
Crime in Israel Smith'S 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 Add. home (around $269,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,793 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,793/mo | $47,801 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,064/mo | $55,033 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,154/mo | $57,452 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$35K
Per listing
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 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
Rogers Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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 Add.
- What do homes cost in Israel Smith'S Add.?
- The median home value in Israel Smith'S Add. is about $269,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Israel Smith'S Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Israel Smith'S Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Israel Smith'S Add.?
- Israel Smith'S Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Israel Smith'S Add. walkable?
- Israel Smith'S Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.