Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)
Surrounded by nature
Median $478K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pine Lake within walking distance
- Pine Lake: 4 min walk
- Courtland Township Park: 6 min drive
$478K median
- 2 recent sales
Lake facts
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Median home price in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,245/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Boomer Park
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
North Kent Golf Course Inc.
Cedar Pub
Courtland Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Pine Lake
+1 more
MYERS LAKE COUNTY PARK Beach
North Country Trail
dog_park
Lincoln Lake Launch
Cedar library #1
Kent Theater
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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) home (around $478,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,164 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,164/mo | $84,380 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,643/mo | $97,158 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,803/mo | $101,423 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,389 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural
Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.
Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural
Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.
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 · 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
Sue's Kountry Kitchen
Restaurant
The Red Bird Bistro & Grill
Restaurant
Stein Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
Jose's Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
Impact Coffee
Café
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Nelson Center School
Huggard School
Phillips School
Creative Technologies Academy
+1 more within 5 miles
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 $478,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Pine Lake (Nelson Twp) right now, and 2 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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