Johnson & Averill'S Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $270K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 7.0/10
Walking around this area feels like stepping into small-town Michigan—tree-lined streets with modest lots, a real sense of proximity to community anchors. Spartan Park is just two minutes on foot, and you're surrounded by roughly a dozen restaurants and dining spots within a mile, plus easy access to grocery shopping. The vibe is low-key and approachable; homes here tend toward ranch and ranch-style layouts with updated kitchens, fireplaces, and main-floor laundry—the kind of practical finishes that make daily life simpler. You're attending Sparta Area Schools, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 23 minutes away when you need it, but most days you'll likely stay local. Gerald R. Ford Airport sits roughly 40 minutes off, which keeps things accessible without the overhead of living in a major hub. Lot sizes run snug at around a fifth of an acre each across the 12-acre plat, so you're not dealing with sprawl—just compact, functional residential living where neighbors and storefronts are close enough to actually reach.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.6 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$270K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Spartan Park: 2 min walk
- Lamoreaux Park: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Johnson & Averill'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Family Fare
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Spartan Park
+1 more
Spartan Park Playground
Wallace Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Unnamed bike path
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Recent Sale Price
$270K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.10 ac – 0.19 ac
Crime in Johnson & Averill'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 Johnson & Averill'S Add. home (around $270,000) 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 $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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 Johnson & Averill'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
Spartan Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Subway
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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 Johnson & Averill'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Johnson & Averill'S Add.?
- The median home value in Johnson & Averill'S Add. is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Johnson & Averill'S Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Johnson & Averill'S 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 Johnson & Averill'S Add.?
- Johnson & Averill'S Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Johnson & Averill'S Add. walkable?
- Johnson & Averill'S Add. scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.