Big Pine Island Preserve
Surrounded by nature
Median $465K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.7/10
So here's the thing about Big Pine Island Preserve — you're looking at 63 acres of condo living where the lots actually breathe, averaging 1.38 acres each. That's not the typical subdivision feel. The median home price sits around $806K, and you're about 37 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if that matters to your commute. The real draw is what's literally on the doorstep: Big Pine Island Lake is just 0.2 miles away, and two parks within a mile give you options without feeling like you're chasing them down. Schools fall under Belding Area School District, and the community sits in the Byrne Park Area if you're mapping it out. The land here speaks for itself — bigger lots mean actual setback from neighbors, water access that doesn't require a hunt, and the kind of space where a condo doesn't feel cramped.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Pine Island Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Casner Lake: 8 min bike
- Chapin Lake: 3 min drive
$465K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Big Pine Island Preserve
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,157/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Pine Island Lake Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Pine Island Lake
0.2 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
KD's Corner
Grattan Irish Pub
Unnamed park
+1 more
Casner Lake
+1 more
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Cannon Trail
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
Crime in Big Pine Island Preserve 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 Big Pine Island Preserve home (around $465,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,093 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,093/mo | $82,476 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,561/mo | $94,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,717/mo | $99,128 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,299 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Big Pine Island Preserve 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(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Big Pine Island Preserve
- What do homes cost in Big Pine Island Preserve?
- The median home value in Big Pine Island Preserve is about $465,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Pine Island Preserve housing market?
- no homes are listed in Big Pine Island Preserve right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Big Pine Island Preserve?
- Big Pine Island Preserve is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Big Pine Island Preserve walkable?
- Big Pine Island Preserve scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.