Village of Sparta
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $206K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're basically at the edge of town where you can still grab dinner without driving—that's the whole thing about Sparta. The subdivision sits right on 50 acres with quarter-acre lots, homes running around $231K, and Rogers Park literally next door if you want to step outside. Eighteen restaurants cluster within a mile, so you're never far from a meal, and the nearest one is basically steps away. The grocery store is a 13-minute walk, which beats a lot of subdivisions this size.
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Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 0.9 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Brick Haus Brews: 2 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
$206K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Village of Sparta
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,397/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Brick Haus Brews
+1 more
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
+1 more
Cellar Brewing Company
+1 more
Sparta Library Memorial Park
+1 more
Rogers Park Playground
Wallace Lake
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Northstar Cinema
Median Sale Price
$206K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
95
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
4082 sq ft – 1.4 ac
Expected Rent
$1,175/mo
$1,100 – $1,275 · estimated range
Crime in Village of Sparta 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 Village of Sparta home (around $205,800) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,388 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,388/mo | $37,024 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,598/mo | $42,612 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,668/mo | $44,492 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
Utility, solar, and service details for Village of Sparta 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
Rogers Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
Downtown Trini's
Restaurant
Sparta Lanes
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Holy Family School
Sparta Senior High School
School
White School
Myers School
Spangenberg School
+11 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(3)
Boat Launch
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 Village of Sparta
- What do homes cost in Village of Sparta?
- The median home value in Village of Sparta is about $205,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village of Sparta housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Village of Sparta right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village of Sparta?
- Village of Sparta is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Village of Sparta walkable?
- Village of Sparta scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.