Sparta Garden Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $240K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
Sparta Garden Condominiums sits on three acres in the Hinman's Add. Area, where the main draw isn't some manufactured charm but the sheer amount of actual stuff within a short radius—six parks within a mile, a grocery store a five-minute walk away, and a dozen restaurants scattered nearby if you're willing to venture fifteen minutes on foot. The condos themselves run around $264K, which means you're getting into the market without the usual financial theater. Downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty-three minutes away when you need the city proper, and if you're flying out, Gerald R. Ford Airport sits thirty-nine minutes north. The Sparta Area Schools serve the community, and Spartan Park—actual trees, actual equipment, actual people using it—is an eleven-minute walk from your door. There's Camp Lake Launch for boats at 2.6 miles if that matters to you. It's the kind of place where you're not paying for a name or a marketing budget; you're paying for proximity to the things that actually make a neighborhood function.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.6 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$240K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Sparta Garden Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/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
$240K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
22
Complex Size
2.7 ac
22 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Pizzeria Maria
+1 more
Envision Nutrition
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Spartan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wallace Lake
Unnamed bike path
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Sparta Garden Condominiums 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 Sparta Garden Condominiums home (around $240,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,596 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,596/mo | $42,568 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,838/mo | $49,009 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,919/mo | $51,163 |
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 Sparta Garden Condominiums 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
Spartan Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Burger King
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Wing World of Sparta
Restaurant
New Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Holy Family School
White School
Sparta Senior High School
School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
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 Sparta Garden Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Sparta Garden Condominiums?
- The median home value in Sparta Garden Condominiums is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sparta Garden Condominiums?
- Sparta Garden Condominiums is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Sparta Garden Condominiums walkable?
- Sparta Garden Condominiums scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.