Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $285,000.
Median $285K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
Driving out here feels like leaving the rush behind—you're on roads that wind through open land, past homes set back on acreage, with woods and fields defining the horizon. The nearest restaurant is just over a mile away, and the downtown coffee shop is a quick 1.4-mile hop, so you're not entirely removed from conveniences; it's more that they don't crowd in on you. A full grocery run means heading about 2.5 miles down the road, a small trade-off for the space and quiet that comes with this stretch of Nelson township.
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Why people love it here
$285K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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Median Sale Price
$285K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Gordon Park
1.2 mi
Expected Rent
$700/mo
$625 – $800 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Tea'd up
Tri County Eagle 4467
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Gidding Lake
+1 more
Fisk Knob Northeast
White Pine Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Crime in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area 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 Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area home (around $285,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,920 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,920/mo | $51,191 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,210/mo | $58,920 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,307/mo | $61,518 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Nelson Township
Source: nelsontownship.org · 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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,346 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural
Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.
Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural
Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNelson Township Fire Department (former Sand Lake FD)
Nelson Twp took over Sand Lake Fire Dept; 2 E Maple St, Sand Lake.
Services for Nelson Township · Source: nelsontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area 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
Gordon Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
Jose's Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
White Creek School
Big Whitefish School
Crandall School
Phillips School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Living in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area: the details
Is Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area is like. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $285,000.
What does it cost to live in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area?
The typical home in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area goes for around $285,000.
Frequently asked about Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area?
- Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- Cedar Springs Ave & 20 Mile Rd Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
