Sparta Heights
Walkable near top schools
Median $274K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
If someone asks where Sparta Heights is, tell them it's a twenty-acre subdivision of ranch homes just outside downtown Grand Rapids—about twenty-three minutes from the center of the city. The lots run a quarter-acre each, which means you've got room to breathe without maintaining five acres. Lamoreaux Park is a three-minute walk away, and there are seven parks within a mile if you're the type who actually uses them. Groceries and restaurants are both about an eight-minute walk, with eighteen places to eat and six grocery stores within reasonable distance.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$274K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Lamoreaux Park: 4 min walk
- Spartan Park: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Sparta Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,863/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Family Fare Supermarket
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Sparta Pub
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park
+1 more
Lamoreaux Park Playground
Wallace Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Unnamed bike_path
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Recent Sale Price
$274K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
52
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.16 ac – 0.54 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,175 – $1,375 · estimated range
Crime in Sparta Heights 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 Heights home (around $274,450) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,849 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,849/mo | $49,296 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,128/mo | $56,739 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,222/mo | $59,241 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Sparta Heights 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
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Subway
Restaurant
Rositas Taqueria
Restaurant
Wing World of Sparta
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Spangenberg School
Myers School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wahlfield Park Trail
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
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Frequently asked about Sparta Heights
- What do homes cost in Sparta Heights?
- The median home value in Sparta Heights is about $274,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sparta Heights housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Sparta Heights right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sparta Heights?
- Sparta Heights is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Sparta Heights walkable?
- Sparta Heights scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.