Clear View Estates
Easy outdoor access
Median $360K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
Early morning light hits these 11 acres differently—the way it catches the water views makes you understand why folks settle here and stay. Clear View Estates sits on substantial lots averaging 1.16 acres each, which means real space between homes rather than that stacked feeling you get elsewhere; homes here run around $360K, and that kind of land comes through in how the place actually feels to live in day to day. You're about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, though honestly most mornings the draw is Chalmers Park just 1.7 miles away, or Elk Lake 1.5 miles out—close enough to be part of your weekend rhythm without being so close that the place becomes a tourist corridor. Grocery stores and restaurants cluster around 2.7 to 2.8 miles away, which means you're trading the walk-to-everything density of urban blocks for room to breathe and actual yards where things can happen. The Sparta Area Schools serve the community, and being tucked into the Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area, you get that semi-rural edge of West Michigan without feeling stranded—the airport is 34 minutes if you need it, but most days here aren't about needing to be elsewhere.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.5 mi
- Elk Lake: 3 min drive
- Freska Lake: 4 min drive
$360K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Clear View Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.5 mi
Est. Home Value
$360K
Assessor estimate
Units
8
Complex Size
10.8 ac
8 units
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Domino's Pizza
Starbucks
Bow Tie Tavern
Chalmers Park
Unnamed playground
Elk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Clear View 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.
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Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 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 Clear View 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Goff School
Englishville School (Closed)
Post School
Koon School
White School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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 Clear View Estates
- What do homes cost in Clear View Estates?
- The median home value in Clear View Estates is about $359,975. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Clear View Estates?
- Clear View Estates is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Clear View Estates walkable?
- Clear View Estates scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.