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Village of Sparta

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Median $206K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 7.0/10

🌳Top 16% park access
🏙️14 mito Downtown GR(~28 min drive)
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan(~54 min drive)

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

🎓Schools
90

Sparta Senior High School

  • High — 0.9 mi away
  • Sparta
  • 3 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • Brick Haus Brews: 2 min walk
  • 20 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$206K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Village of Sparta

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,397/mo

$
$41,160
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,06876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 9/10

School District: Sparta Area Schools

9Sparta Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 851 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
7Appleview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 513 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
5Sparta Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 473 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi

Walkability

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
5.8
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
10.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 3 min drive
Family Fare Supermarket
8 minbike
Cielito Lindo
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Brick Haus Brews

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Downtown Trini's
3 minwalk
Angela's Pizza
5 minwalk
Sparta Lanes
7 minwalk

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Sparta Hot Spot LLC

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Koffee Haus
4 minwalk
BIGGBY COFFEE
11 minwalk
Envision Nutrition
7 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Cellar Brewing Company

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Angela's Italian Restaurant
5 minwalk
The Garden Patch Restaurant
7 minwalk
Sparta Pub
10 minwalk

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Sparta Library Memorial Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Balyeat Field Sparta Village Park
4 minwalk
Rogers Park
5 minwalk
Spartan Park
8 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Rogers Park Playground

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Unnamed playground
4 minwalk
Spartan Park Playground
8 minwalk
Lamoreaux Park Playground
13 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Wallace Lake

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
Camp Lake
9 mindrive
High Lake
6 mindrive
Indian Lakes
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

White Pine Trail

14 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

dog_park

12 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Camp Lake Launch

9 mindrive· 20 min bike
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
10 mindrive
Lime Lake Launch
11 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Easy walk

Rite Aid

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Northstar Cinema

14 mindrive

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.

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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 paymentMonthly paymentIncome 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.

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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

🛒 Grocery(2)

Family Fare Supermarket

Grocery Store

1.0 mimap

Family Fare

Grocery Store

1.0 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(12)

Brick Haus Brews

Restaurant

141mmap

Downtown Trini's

Restaurant

0.1 mimap

Sparta Lanes

Restaurant

0.1 mimap

Angela's Pizza

Restaurant

0.2 mimap

Maxine's Family Restaurant

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

+7 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(5)

Sparta Hot Spot LLC

Café

120mmap

Koffee Haus

Café

0.2 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

0.4 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(7)

Cellar Brewing Company

Pub

143mmap

The Garden Patch Restaurant

Bar

0.1 mimap

Angela's Italian Restaurant

Bar

0.2 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(16)

Holy Family School

0.7 mimap

Sparta Senior High School

School

1.0 mimap

White School

1.1 mimap

Myers School

1.9 mimap

Spangenberg School

2.3 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Rogers Park
115mmap

Sparta Library Memorial Park

0.1 mimap
Balyeat Field Sparta Village Park
0.1 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.6 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.6 mimap

Wahlfield Park Trail

Bike Path

4.6 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(3)

Camp Lake Launch

Boat Launch

2.3 mimap
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)

Boat Launch

4.0 mimap
Lime Lake Launch

Boat Launch

4.7 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

134mmap

📚 Libraries(1)

Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center

124mmap
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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.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Village of Sparta

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,397/mo

$
$41,160
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,06876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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