Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area
Quiet lots near top schools
10 homes for sale·Median $330K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Expect a quiet sprawl of ranch homes on spacious lots—and you'll find exactly that, though what sets the neighborhood apart is less about what's obvious and more about what's within arm's reach. Nearly two dozen restaurants sit within a mile, and a grocery is under a minute's drive away, so the rural lot sizes don't come with the usual trade-off of isolation. Sparta Area Schools serves the area, and Camp Lake, about 1.6 miles south, offers water access without requiring a backyard dock. Lots average 6.44 acres, which explains why the dominant home style is ranch—the kind of footprint that lets land breathe. A commute to downtown Grand Rapids runs just under 32 minutes, close enough that you're not choosing between orchards and opportunity. The real character here is the small-town bones: it's rooted in what Sparta Township has always been, fruit country and Main Street values, but with the modern conveniences woven in close enough that you're not relying on a long drive to find dinner.
Why people love it here
6.4 acre avg lots
- 11 homes
Lake life
- Camp Lake within walking distance
- Nash Park: 10 min bike
- Balyeat Field Sparta Village Park: 8 min drive
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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27 homes sold in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Median Sale Price
$330K
27 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Nash Park
1.1 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nash Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Camp Lake
0.3 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Nash Park
Unnamed playground
Indian Lakes
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area 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 Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area home (around $329,990) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,195 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,195/mo | $58,530 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,527/mo | $67,386 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,638/mo | $70,347 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$48K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Myers School
Holy Family School
Block School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+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 Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area
- What do homes cost in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area?
- The median home value in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area is about $329,990. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area?
- Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area walkable?
- Smith'S Add. To the Village of Sparta Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
