Sweet & Smiths Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $225K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 7.7/10
Out here on 40 acres of modest lots—each around a third of an acre—you're in the thick of Lowell Area Schools territory, where a two-minute walk lands you at a restaurant and the dog park is eight minutes on foot. Most homes are ranch-style with recent updates: hardwood floors, new kitchens, fenced yards that actually have room to use them. The nearest grocery is just over a mile away, and there are four parks within a stone's throw, including Stoney Lakeside Park a short walk from your door. Grand Rapids downtown runs about 27 minutes; the airport slightly closer. What makes the real difference is the spread—you've got genuine yard space without feeling isolated, dining density that keeps the area from feeling remote, and nature access that tips toward genuine trees rather than token landscaping.
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
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 22 parks within 1 mile
- Stoney Lakeside Park Beach: 6 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 6 min walk
$225K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sweet & Smiths Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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4 homes sold in Sweet & Smiths Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
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Mynt Fusion Bistro
+1 more
Meds cafe
+1 more
New Union Brewery
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stoney Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stoney Lakeside Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
22
within 1 mile
Crime in Sweet & Smiths Add. 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 →Median Sale Price
$225K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
71
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.17 ac – 0.60 ac
To buy a median-priced Sweet & Smiths Add. home (around $225,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,497 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,497/mo | $39,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,723/mo | $45,946 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,965 |
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sweet & Smiths Add. 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(14)
Mynt Fusion Bistro
Restaurant
The Pizza Shop of Lowell
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
Sneaker's
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Sweet & Smiths Add.
- What do homes cost in Sweet & Smiths Add.?
- The median home value in Sweet & Smiths Add. is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sweet & Smiths Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sweet & Smiths Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sweet & Smiths Add.?
- Sweet & Smiths Add. is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Sweet & Smiths Add. walkable?
- Sweet & Smiths Add. scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.