Paine & Anderson'S Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $251K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
Most people imagine West Michigan subdivision living means tract sameness, but this six-acre stretch near downtown Sparta proves otherwise—tree-lined lots averaging a quarter-acre each, front porches and decks the rule rather than exception, the kind of place where a short walk lands you at one of eighteen restaurants within a mile, or Lamoreaux Park in five minutes if the kids need to burn energy. The neighborhood sits minutes from downtown, with Gerald R. Ford airport about 40 minutes south when you need it, and Sparta Area Schools serves the area. Hardwood floors, updated kitchens, and fenced yards show up consistently in homes that have cycled through here—people refresh rather than demolish. The Victorian bones of older houses blend naturally with modern ranch renovations, all of it anchored by walkable access to grocers, dining, and ten parks within the immediate radius. Camp Lake Launch sits 2.6 miles out if you've got a boat in mind.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Rite Aid: 6 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$251K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Paine & Anderson'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,701/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
Sparta Lanes
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Lamoreaux Park
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Recent Sale Price
$251K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.12 ac – 0.41 ac
Crime in Paine & Anderson'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 Paine & Anderson'S Add. home (around $250,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,666 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,666/mo | $44,431 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,918/mo | $51,153 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,003/mo | $53,401 |
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 Paine & Anderson'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
Lamoreaux Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
46
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Fast Food
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Spangenberg School
Myers School
+10 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 Paine & Anderson'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Paine & Anderson'S Add.?
- The median home value in Paine & Anderson'S Add. is about $250,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Paine & Anderson'S Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Paine & Anderson'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 Paine & Anderson'S Add.?
- Paine & Anderson'S Add. is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Paine & Anderson'S Add. walkable?
- Paine & Anderson'S Add. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.