Swathwood Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $500K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
Most people assume a condo community means density, shared walls, and the usual suspects—but Swathwood Estates sprawls across 25 acres with lots averaging 1.21 acres each, which means there's actual breathing room between homes. You're looking at median prices around $441K, and the school district is Sparta Area Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 25 minutes away, so you're close enough to catch what the city offers without living in it—the airport's 41 minutes if you need it. Long Lake is just 0.8 miles away, perfect for a quick outdoor break. Groceries run 3.3 miles, a quick enough errand that you're not planning your week around it.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 5.1 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Long Lake — 0.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Lime Lake Public Access: 6 min bike
- Lime Lake: 6 min bike
$500K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Swathwood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
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3 homes sold in Swathwood Estates 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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lime Lake Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.8 mi
Median Sale Price
$500K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
18
Complex Size
25.4 ac
18 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Lime Lake Public Access
Playground at Long Lake Park
Lime Lake
+1 more
Beach at Long Lake Park
North Country National Scenic Trail
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Lime Lake Launch
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Swathwood 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 Swathwood Estates home (around $499,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,325 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,325/mo | $88,666 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,828/mo | $102,082 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,996/mo | $106,568 |
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.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Swathwood 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.
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
MrBeast Burger
Restaurant
Big Boy's
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Christian Hill School
Block School
Myers School
Creative Technologies Academy
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Frequently asked about Swathwood Estates
- What do homes cost in Swathwood Estates?
- The median home value in Swathwood Estates is about $499,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Swathwood Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Swathwood Estates right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Swathwood Estates?
- Swathwood Estates is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Swathwood Estates walkable?
- Swathwood Estates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.