Ostman Add.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $271K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're looking at a tight, three-acre plat—the kind of footprint that keeps things compact without feeling cramped. It's part of Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area, so you've got that established neighborhood texture already in place, and the Sparta Area Schools serve the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 25 minutes away, which matters if you're commuting, but what really lands is what's immediate: SARA Sports Park is a short walk, there are nine parks within a mile, and eighteen restaurants within that same radius. You can hit a grocer in about a mile and a half, or find a boat launch at Camp Lake in under three miles if the water calls you on a weekend morning.
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Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Maxine's Family Restaurant: 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$271K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Ostman Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,841/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
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
Est. Home Value
$271K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.16 ac – 0.37 ac
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,050 – $1,350 · estimated range
Crime in Ostman 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 Ostman Add. home (around $271,250) at today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,882 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,882/mo | $50,189 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,165/mo | $57,728 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,261/mo | $60,292 |
Estimates use a 7.03% 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 Ostman 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
SARA Sports Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 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(3)
🚴 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
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Frequently asked about Ostman Add.
- What do homes cost in Ostman Add.?
- The median home value in Ostman Add. is about $271,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ostman Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ostman Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ostman Add.?
- Ostman Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ostman Add. walkable?
- Ostman Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.