Pleasant Wood
Strong schools draw families here
Median $525K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.0/10
So here's the thing about Pleasant Wood: it's basically 33 acres of breathing room where you can actually own land without feeling like you're living on top of your neighbors—each lot runs about 1.66 acres—and homes run around $658K, which means you're getting real space without the downtown price tag that comes with a 23-minute drive to Grand Rapids. The condo setup keeps things straightforward: no endless lawn maintenance, but plenty of acreage between you and the next person. Chalmers Park is basically a walk away (11 minutes on foot), and there are eight parks within a mile if you're the type who actually uses them. A grocery store, coffee, and restaurants are all within striking distance—closest restaurant is about 1.4 miles—so you're not marooned out here, just far enough removed that you can hear yourself think. Kids go to Sparta Area Schools.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Chalmers Park: 9 min bike
- Unnamed park: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Pleasant Wood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$525K
1 recent sale
Units
18
Complex Size
33.3 ac
18 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Chalmers Park
Chalmers Park Playground
Clear Bottom Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Pleasant Wood 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 Pleasant Wood home (around $525,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,208 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,197/mo | $111,919 |
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pleasant Wood 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.
🛒 Grocery(7)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Hill'S Bbq Llc
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
Bow Tie Tavern
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Goff School
Myers School
Englishville School (Closed)
Post School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Merrell Trail
Bike Path
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Carin Tech
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Frequently asked about Pleasant Wood
- What do homes cost in Pleasant Wood?
- The median home value in Pleasant Wood is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pleasant Wood housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pleasant Wood right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pleasant Wood?
- Pleasant Wood is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Pleasant Wood walkable?
- Pleasant Wood scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.