Olmstead'S Sub.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $238K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
The subdivision sits close enough to a restaurant that you can walk there in three minutes—a useful fact when dinner needs to happen fast. Olmstead's Sub. is small, just 2 acres carved into quarter-acre lots, positioned within the Smith's Add. To the Village of Sparta Area, where Sparta Area Schools serves the area. A grocery store sits about a mile away, and eighteen restaurants cluster within a mile's radius, with Sparta Library Memorial Park just a two-minute walk if you need green space. Downtown Grand Rapids lands about 25 minutes north by car. Small enough that the subdivision doesn't sprawl but dense enough to feel like part of something larger.
Be first when a home lists in Olmstead'S Sub.
New listings and price drops in Olmstead'S Sub., emailed the moment they hit the market. No account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Sparta Hot Spot LLC: 2 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
$238K median
- Assessor estimate
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Olmstead'S Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,618/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
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
Brick Haus Brews
+1 more
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
Cellar Brewing Company
+1 more
Balyeat Field Sparta Village Park
+1 more
Rogers Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Est. Home Value
$238K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.19 ac – 0.30 ac
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,050 – $1,350 · estimated range
Crime in Olmstead'S Sub. 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 →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 Olmstead'S Sub. 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
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
Angela's Italian 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(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
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
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
Local real estate specialists
Questions about Olmstead'S Sub.? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Frequently asked about Olmstead'S Sub.
- What do homes cost in Olmstead'S Sub.?
- The median home value in Olmstead'S Sub. is about $238,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Olmstead'S Sub.?
- Olmstead'S Sub. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Olmstead'S Sub. walkable?
- Olmstead'S Sub. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.