Patient Pines
Surrounded by nature
Median $350K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
Most condo communities promise low-maintenance living and deliver rows of identical boxes; Patient Pines instead trades density for breathing room across seven acres of land where each unit sits on more than an acre. The median home value hovers around $336K, which buys you the kind of space that doesn't feel cramped—a real departure from the usual condo arithmetic. You're about 27 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you want the city, and the Gerald R. Ford airport sits 42.7 miles away for those who need it, but the real draw is what's immediate: Long Lake is just 1.2 miles away for water recreation. Grocery shopping means a 2.9-mile drive, so you'll want a car, though that's hardly a shock in West Michigan. The community feeds into Cedar Springs Public Schools, nestled in a quiet area where the general vibe is lakeside living without the performance-art pricing of waterfront proper. This isn't a place where you sign up for community events and immediately get roped into committees—it's about having land, access to water, and enough distance from your neighbors that you can actually breathe.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Long Lake — 1.2 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- LONG LAKE PARK: 6 min drive
- Camp Lake Park: 12 min drive
$350K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Patient Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lime Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
1.2 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
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
LONG LAKE PARK
Lime Lake Launch
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
Crime in Patient Pines 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 Patient Pines home (around $350,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,079 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,613 |
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
~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
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.
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☕ Coffee(9)
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🍺 Bars(8)
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🏫 Schools(8)
Christian Hill School
Block School
Myers School
Creative Technologies Academy
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Patient Pines
- What do homes cost in Patient Pines?
- The median home value in Patient Pines is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Patient Pines housing market?
- no homes are listed in Patient Pines right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Patient Pines?
- Patient Pines is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Patient Pines walkable?
- Patient Pines scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.