Nash'S 2nd Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $214K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Driving through Nash's 2nd Add. feels like landing in a small-town pocket that somehow stayed intact—10 acres of modest lots (averaging about 6,500 square feet each) where homes run around $255K and the nearest restaurant is literally steps away. The subdivision sits within Hinman's Add. Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (24 minutes) that commuting is painless, but far enough out that you're not paying city prices. Sparta Library Memorial Park is a four-minute walk, and there are nine parks within a mile if you're looking for somewhere to stretch your legs; the grocery store takes about 14 minutes on foot, which is reasonable if you're willing to walk. Eighteen restaurants within a mile means you've got actual options beyond the usual suspects—dinner doesn't require a car trip. It's not a place where you can walk everywhere for everything, but it's not car-dependent either; it just requires you to know what you want and where to find it. Sparta Area Schools serves the area, and if you've got a boat, Camp Lake Launch is about two miles south.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.9 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Downtown Trini's: 2 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
$214K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Nash'S 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,452/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
Downtown Trini's
+1 more
Koffee Haus
+1 more
Angela's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Sparta Library Memorial Park
+1 more
Spartan Park Playground
Wallace Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Recent Sale Price
$214K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
54
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
2492 sq ft – 0.30 ac
Crime in Nash'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 Nash'S 2nd Add. home (around $213,861) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,422 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,422/mo | $37,932 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,638/mo | $43,672 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,710/mo | $45,591 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$235K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$118K
Median
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 Nash'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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sparta Library Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Subway
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
🚴 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 Nash'S 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in Nash'S 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in Nash'S 2nd Add. is about $213,861. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Nash'S 2nd Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Nash'S 2nd 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 Nash'S 2nd Add.?
- Nash'S 2nd Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Nash'S 2nd Add. walkable?
- Nash'S 2nd Add. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.