Parker Woods
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $375K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
If someone asks what Parker Woods is like, the first thing you'd tell them is that it's thirty-four acres of condo living in a genuinely spacious setting—the kind of place where you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. The development feels intentional, with lots averaging just over half an acre each, so there's real breathing room between homes. You're about twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can get there without it feeling like a commute, but you're far enough out that the pace slows down. Elk Lake is 1.7 miles away if you want to get out on the water.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.7 mi
- Elk Lake: 4 min drive
- Chalmers Park: 6 min drive
$375K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Parker Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.7 mi
Median Sale Price
$375K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
37
Complex Size
34.4 ac
37 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Bow Tie Tavern
Chalmers Park
Unnamed playground
Elk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Parker Woods 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 Parker Woods home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Parker Woods 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Englishville School (Closed)
Goff School
White School
Myers School
Holy Family School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Parker Woods
- What do homes cost in Parker Woods?
- The median home value in Parker Woods is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Parker Woods?
- Parker Woods is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Parker Woods walkable?
- Parker Woods scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.