Towering Oaks
Strong schools draw families here
Median $518K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
...so what makes Towering Oaks stand out is the actual room to breathe. You're looking at 21 acres with lots averaging 1.26 acres each—these aren't postage stamps. It's condo living without the cramped feeling, and homes here run around $518K. The Sparta Area Schools district covers the area, and you've got Chalmers Park about an 8-minute walk away when you want to get outside without leaving the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 3.8 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$518K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Chalmers Park: 7 min bike
- Park in Cottages On The Rogue: 9 min drive
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Median home price in Towering Oaks
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,518/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Est. Home Value
$518K
Assessor estimate
Units
26
Complex Size
21.3 ac
26 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Subway
Biggby Coffee
Chalmers Park
Chalmers Park Playground
Freska Lake
+1 more
Beach in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
+1 more
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Towering Oaks 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 →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
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Towering Oaks 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Hill'S Bbq Llc
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Bow Tie Tavern
Bar
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Goff School
Englishville School (Closed)
Myers School
Post School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Merrell Trail
Bike Path
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Carin Tech
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Frequently asked about Towering Oaks
- What do homes cost in Towering Oaks?
- The median home value in Towering Oaks is about $518,175. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Towering Oaks?
- Towering Oaks is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Towering Oaks walkable?
- Towering Oaks scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.