Lisbon
Strong schools draw families here
Median $551K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're out in what feels like the tail end of the fruit country—orchards roll past, and there's actual breathing room between houses. The area sits right where Sparta township keeps that small-town vibe but you're close enough to hit Grand Rapids for work or dinner without it being a thing. Homes here range from century-old places with hardwood floors and character to newer ranch builds on land that gives you real acreage—we're talking nearly 80 acres of tillable ground if you want it, or just a quiet acre or two with woods behind. The creek runs through some properties, ponds dot the landscape, and you get that sparse suburban feel without feeling disconnected. Most folks here own, and there's a genuine mix: young couples doing sweat equity on fixer-uppers, families settling in, people who picked this spot because the commute works and the space doesn't. It's the kind of place where you can still see the bones of what it was—a railroad town from the 1800s—but what it is now is mostly just real property and room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 3.6 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$551K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Lisbon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,737/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
New Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Starbucks
Wright Tavern
BETTES MEMORIAL PARK
Unnamed playground
Cranberry Lake
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Lisbon 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 Lisbon home (around $550,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,711 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,711/mo | $98,958 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,271/mo | $113,897 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,459/mo | $118,920 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lisbon 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.
Nearest Park
BETTES MEMORIAL PARK
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Taco Bell
Restaurant
Fast Food
New Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Lisbon School
Lachman School
Spangenberg School
Trinity School
Lutheran School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
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Frequently asked about Lisbon
- What do homes cost in Lisbon?
- The median home value in Lisbon is about $550,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Lisbon?
- Lisbon is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Lisbon walkable?
- Lisbon scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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