Sheffield Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Sheffield Area is a neighborhood, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $365,000.
Median $365K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 5.0/10
If you've driven through Courtland Township and wondered where people actually live when they're not on the White Pine Trail, this is it—ranch homes on spacious lots, where the nearest restaurant is a three-minute walk but you're still surrounded by the kind of land that makes you feel like you're not in a metro area at all. Ten grocery stores and six restaurants sit within a mile or two, so you're never scrambling for basics, yet the dominant architecture—simple ranch construction—speaks to a place that prioritizes space and practicality over showiness. The township park is just over a mile away, and downtown Grand Rapids is a reasonable 28 minutes off, which means you can have the rural feel without being stranded. Cedar Springs Public Schools serves the area, and most of what defines this stretch is exactly what you'd expect from Courtland Township: quiet roads where running and biking happen daily, enough acreage that your neighbors aren't close enough to count, and the kind of place where a three-acre property with a private pond isn't a fantasy.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Cordes Lake within walking distance
- Courtland Township Park: 3 min drive
- Pine Lake: 5 min drive
$365K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sheffield Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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19 homes sold in Sheffield Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Courtland Township Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Cordes Lake
0.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$365K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Courtland Township Park
1.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,025 – $1,475 · wider-area estimate
Based on 1 rated school nearby
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
ALDI
North Kent Golf Course Inc.
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
+1 more
Courtland Township Park
Courtland Township Park Playground
Pine Lake
+1 more
MYERS LAKE COUNTY PARK Beach
North Country Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
MAX Fitness
Cedar library #1
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Sheffield 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 Sheffield Area home (around $365,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,459 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,459/mo | $65,561 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,830/mo | $75,459 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,954/mo | $78,786 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$27K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$137K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sheffield 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
Courtland Township
Source: courtlandtwpmi.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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Courtland Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheffield 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.
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Subway
Restaurant
Piccadilly Circus Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Evergreen Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
The Lunch Spot
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
Biggby Coffee
Café
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Bar
Harvard Bar
Pub
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Northland Dr to S Northland Dr
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Living in Sheffield Area: the details
Is Sheffield Area a good place to live?
Sheffield Area suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, 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. Expect prices centered around $365,000.
What does it cost to live in Sheffield Area?
The typical home in Sheffield Area goes for around $365,000. 19 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sheffield Area
- What do homes cost in Sheffield Area?
- The median home value in Sheffield Area is about $365,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheffield Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sheffield Area right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheffield Area?
- Sheffield Area is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Sheffield Area walkable?
- Sheffield Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
