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Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)

Surrounded by nature

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Median $344K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.3/10

🏙️20 mito Downtown GR(~41 min drive)
🏞️40 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 20m drive)

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging about one-third of an acre. The spacious properties provide homeowners with room for gardens, outdoor activities, and privacy while maintaining a sense of community. Residents enjoy the benefits of suburban living with convenient access to Grand Rapids' nearby amenities and employment centers.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Pine Lake within walking distance
  • Pine Lake: 4 min walk
  • Courtland Township Park: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$344K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
🏞️

Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size57acres
Homes on lake73parcels
Max depth24feet
Avg depth12feet
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Median home price in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,335/mo

$
$68,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,78576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Boomer Park

3.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

4.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools

7Cedar View Elementary SchoolMiddle · 04-06 · 455 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 3.9 mi
5Cedar Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 489 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 4.2 mi
5Beach Elementary SchoolElementary · 02-03 · 446 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 4.0 mi
5Cedar Springs High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,049 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 3.6 mi

Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

North Kent Golf Course Inc.

8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Cedar Pub

8 mindrive
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Courtland Township Park

6 mindrive
Boomer Park
6 mindrive
Morley Park
9 mindrive
Unnamed park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Unnamed playground

6 mindrive
Courtland Township Park Playground
6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Pine Lake

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Cordes Lake
8 mindrive
Harvard Lake
13 mindrive
Helena Lake
10 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

MYERS LAKE COUNTY PARK Beach

11 mindrive
Unnamed beach
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

North Country Trail

10 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

dog_park

11 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Lincoln Lake Launch

11 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Cedar library #1

9 mindrive
New Cedar springs library
9 mindrive
Spencer Township Library
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Kent Theater

8 mindrive
Northstar Cinema
10 mindrive

Crime in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) 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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To buy a median-priced Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) home (around $344,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,321 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,321/mo$61,886
10% (+PMI)$2,671/mo$71,227
5% (+PMI)$2,789/mo$74,369

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Local Government · area-wide

Nelson Township

616-636-5111Website

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

~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,389 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural

Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural

Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

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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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Nelson 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 Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) 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(13)

The Lunch Spot

Restaurant

3.1 mimap

Sue's Kountry Kitchen

Restaurant

4.1 mimap

The Red Bird Bistro & Grill

Restaurant

4.2 mimap

Stein Brothers Pizza

Restaurant

4.2 mimap

Jose's Restaurant

Restaurant

4.2 mimap

+8 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(4)

The Rustic Roof

Café

4.2 mimap

Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs

Café

4.2 mimap

Impact Coffee

Café

4.2 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(4)

Harvard Bar

Pub

3.1 mimap

Harvard Tavern

Bar

3.1 mimap

Cedar Pub

Bar

4.2 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(6)

Nelson Center School

2.4 mimap
Cedar Springs Public Schools

School

3.8 mimap

Huggard School

4.2 mimap

Phillips School

4.5 mimap

Creative Technologies Academy

4.7 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(6)

Boomer Park

3.1 mimap

Courtland Township Park

3.2 mimap

Unnamed park

3.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(5)

Cycleway from Northland Dr to S Northland Dr

Bike Path

4.2 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.2 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(2)

New Cedar springs library

4.2 mimap

Cedar library #1

4.3 mimap
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Frequently asked about Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)

What do homes cost in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)?
The median home value in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) is about $344,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) housing market?
no homes are listed in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)?
Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
Is Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) walkable?
Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,335/mo

$
$68,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,78576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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