Castlewood Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $550K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.7/10
What catches most people off guard about Castlewood Estates is the sheer breathing room—nearly 100 acres laid out with lots averaging 1.52 acres each. You're living in a condo community, but the feeling is more sprawling than clustered. Homes here run around $506K, and that space translates into the kind of lot size you'd normally expect to chase further out. There's a coffee shop about a mile away when you need it, and restaurants are roughly 2.3 miles down the road, so you're close enough to slip out for dinner without feeling tethered to town.
Why people love it here
$550K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Castlewood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,733/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$550K
1 recent sale
Units
52
Complex Size
98.0 ac
52 units
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Burger King
Tim Hortons
Algoma Sports Park
Algoma Sports Park Playground
Whit Lake
+1 more
Beach in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
North Country Trail
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
White Pine Trail
Camp Lake Launch
+1 more
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Castlewood Estates 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 Castlewood Estates home (around $549,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,658 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,658/mo | $97,534 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,211/mo | $112,292 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,396/mo | $117,227 |
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.
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
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,277 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 Castlewood Estates 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
Algoma Sports Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Momma's Boy
Restaurant
Evergreen Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Piccadilly Circus Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Valley View School
Myers School
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Castlewood Estates
- What do homes cost in Castlewood Estates?
- The median home value in Castlewood Estates is about $549,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Castlewood Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Castlewood Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Castlewood Estates?
- Castlewood Estates is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Castlewood Estates walkable?
- Castlewood Estates scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.