Evans Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Evans Area is a neighborhood, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $355K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.8/10
Tell someone on the way there that you're heading out to ranch country—houses on acreage, quiet roads, the kind of place where three acres feels normal. The landscape around here is all open space and tree lines, with farmland stretching between the homes and a pace that doesn't rush. A grocery store sits about a mile away, and there's a restaurant or coffee shop within a short walk if you need one, though most mornings you're more likely to find yourself on your own porch. Gordon Park is two and a half miles out, good for a drive when you want to stretch beyond the property line.
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Why people love it here
32,761 sq ft avg lots
- 244 homes
$355K median
- 39 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Evans Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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39 homes sold in Evans Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$355K
39 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
GORDON PARK
2.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,150 – $1,350 · estimated range
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 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
Lakeside Inn
Bernita Mae Cafe
Aiden's Place
Gordon Park
Playground in Sand Lake Village
Helena Lake
+1 more
Beach at Myers Lake County Park
North Country Trail
Lincoln Lake Launch
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Crime in Evans 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 Evans Area home (around $355,000) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,412 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,412/mo | $64,318 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,776/mo | $74,014 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,898/mo | $77,284 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$23K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$87K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$320K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$107K
Median
Who actually lends in Evans Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
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: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Evans 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
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
Sue's Kountry Kitchen
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
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Living in Evans Area: the details
Is Evans Area a good place to live?
Evans Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Cedar Springs Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
What does it cost to live in Evans Area?
Homes in Evans Area sell for a median of about $355,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 39 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Evans Area
- What do homes cost in Evans Area?
- The median home value in Evans Area is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Evans Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Evans Area right now, and 39 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Evans Area?
- Evans Area is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Evans Area walkable?
- Evans Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
