Sabal Pointe
Solid value in a growing area
Median $488K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 8.4/10
What catches people off guard about Sabal Pointe is the sheer density of restaurants within walking distance—84 spots within a mile, from casual to sit-down, which means you're not choosing between chain options but actually weighing real choices for dinner. The condo community sits on 29 acres in the Engle Heights Area, with individual lots averaging about 0.19 acres, so you get the low-maintenance appeal of condo living without feeling stacked on top of neighbors. Homes here run around $523K, and the location punches above its weight: downtown Grand Rapids is about 15 minutes away by car, Gerald R. Ford Airport is 11.8 minutes, and the nearest transit stop is a 2-minute walk if you want it. You've got four parks within a mile, including Northeast Park just a nine-minute walk, which amounts to real green space without the property management headaches that come with a yard. Grocery stores and coffee shops sit within a mile, and there's actual infrastructure here—not an afterthought community dropped into empty land. Ridge Park Charter Academy serves the area, and the whole setup reads less like a car-dependent island and more like something built with actual proximity in mind.
Why people love it here
$488K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Camelot Park: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Sabal Pointe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,310/mo
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6 homes sold in Sabal Pointe this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Median Sale Price
$488K
6 sales in last 12mo
Units
65
Complex Size
28.5 ac
65 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Trader Joe's
GRC HALAL EATS
+1 more
Baker's Beanery
+1 more
O’Briens Deli & Burgers
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Sabal Pointe 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 Sabal Pointe home (around $487,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,243 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,243/mo | $86,467 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,733/mo | $99,550 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,897/mo | $103,925 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Sabal Pointe Condominiums
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Sabal Pointe 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(29)
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Grc Halal Eats
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Buddy's Pizza
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Baker's Beanery
Café
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Collins School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Sabal Pointe
- What do homes cost in Sabal Pointe?
- The median home value in Sabal Pointe is about $487,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sabal Pointe housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sabal Pointe right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sabal Pointe?
- Sabal Pointe is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Sabal Pointe walkable?
- Sabal Pointe scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.