Whitney'S Add
Solid value in a growing area
Median $210K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
Whitney's Add sits on seven acres carved into the Sparta Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area, a quiet stretch of West Michigan where suburban lots give way to open land on the horizon. Homes here—mostly modest single-family houses on quarter-acre plots—run around $203K, a straightforward price point in a straightforward place. Kent City Community Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 30 minutes south when you need it. An unnamed park sits right adjacent, with two more within a mile, offering easy access to green space without leaving the neighborhood behind.
Why people love it here
$210K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 3 min walk
- Ball Crek Park: 11 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 3 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Whitney'S Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$210K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.19 ac – 0.45 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 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
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 Whitney'S 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 Whitney'S Add home (around $210,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,397 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,397/mo | $37,247 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,608/mo | $42,883 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,679/mo | $44,768 |
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 Whitney'S 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(16)
El Tulteco
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
School
School
Hayward School
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 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 Whitney'S Add
- What do homes cost in Whitney'S Add?
- The median home value in Whitney'S Add is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whitney'S Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Whitney'S 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 Whitney'S Add?
- Whitney'S Add is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Whitney'S Add walkable?
- Whitney'S Add scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.