Schultz Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $360K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
What surprises people about Schultz Estates is how much land you actually get. On nearly an acre per lot across the 10-acre community, you're not stacked on top of your neighbors—there's real breathing room here, which is rare enough in condo developments that it almost feels like a different category of thing altogether. The median home value sits around $346K, and Sparta Area Schools serves the area. Gerritt J Buth Park is about 1.8 miles away if you need green space beyond your own property, and there are six grocery stores within two miles, plus a boat launch on the Rogue River at roughly the same distance—useful detail if you actually use a boat. Downtown Grand Rapids is a reasonable 22.6-minute drive, and Gerald R. Ford Airport runs about 38 minutes, which means you're close enough to the city for work or culture without the density that makes condos feel like apartments. The real thing that lands once you're here: you get condo simplicity without the postage-stamp feeling.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.1 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$360K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Schultz Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Median Sale Price
$360K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
9
Complex Size
10.2 ac
9 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Chase N Dogs
Bow Tie Tavern
Chalmers Park
Unnamed playground
Elk Lake
+1 more
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Schultz Estates 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 Schultz Estates home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Schultz Estates 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
Gerritt J Buth Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Englishville School (Closed)
White School
Holy Family School
Goff School
Myers School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Wahlfield Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed 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 Schultz Estates
- What do homes cost in Schultz Estates?
- The median home value in Schultz Estates is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Schultz Estates?
- Schultz Estates is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Schultz Estates walkable?
- Schultz Estates scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.