Thompson Add
Solid value in a growing area
Median $175K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
You're looking at a tight little platted subdivision—Thompson Add spans just 4 acres with modest lots averaging around a quarter-acre each. Homes here run about $163K, so it's solidly accessible without the sprawl you'd get further out. The Kent City Community Schools district serves the area, and you're sitting in the Sparta Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area, which means a straight 30-minute shot down to downtown Grand Rapids when you need it. There's an unnamed park practically at your doorstep—five-minute walk—plus a couple more green spaces within the mile, so you've got some breathing room despite the compact footprint. It's the kind of place where you get that suburban feel without feeling isolated, close enough to the city's pull but far enough to keep things calm.
Why people love it here
$175K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 6 min walk
- Ball Crek Park: 10 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- El Zapopan Market & Restaurant: 3 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Thompson Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,188/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$175K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.10 ac – 0.50 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
+1 more
Kent City Lounge
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Lime Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Crime in Thompson 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 →To buy a median-priced Thompson Add home (around $175,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,164 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,164/mo | $31,039 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,340/mo | $35,736 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,399/mo | $37,306 |
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
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Thompson 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(15)
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
El Tulteco
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
School
School
Hayward School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 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 Thompson Add
- What do homes cost in Thompson Add?
- The median home value in Thompson Add is about $175,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thompson Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Thompson Add right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thompson Add?
- Thompson Add is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Thompson Add walkable?
- Thompson Add scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.