Sand Castle Estates
Room to spread out, great value
Median $2.0M·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 6.0/10
Why people love it here
3.3 acre avg lots
- 35 homes
$2.0M median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Beeline Trail: 8 min walk
- Intermediate Loop: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sand Castle Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$13,578/mo
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Median Sale Price
$2.0M
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
2.6 ac
2.4 ac – 6.0 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Farview Nature Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Saugatuck Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Vista SuperValu
Burger King
Biggby Coffee
Spectator's Bar And Grille
Farview Nature Park
Village Square Playground
Beach on 138th Ave
Intermediate Loop
Tails n' Trails Dog Park
Beeline Trail
Blue Star Gym
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Crime in Sand Castle Estates 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sand Castle Estates home (around $2,000,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $355k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $13,303 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $13,303/mo | $354,735 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $15,315/mo | $408,410 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $15,988/mo | $426,359 |
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
SAND CASTLE ESTATES (association)
Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Laketown Township
Source: laketowntwp.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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Holland BPW (served areas) / Private well
Holland BPW serves part of township; wells elsewhere.
Septic - individual / township sewer (served areas)
Septic common; sewer in some served areas.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressSaugatuck Township Fire District / Graafschap Fire
Fire coverage from area district; confirm.
Services for Laketown · Source: hollandbpw.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sand Castle Estates 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(1)
Lake Vista SuperValu
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
The Southerner
Restaurant
Pennyroyal Cafe
Restaurant
Saugatacos
Fast Food
Ida Red's Cottage
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Gibson School
School Number 4
Knoll School
Becksvoort School
Saugatuck High School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Blue Star Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
Dog Park
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Frequently asked about Sand Castle Estates
- What do homes cost in Sand Castle Estates?
- The median home value in Sand Castle Estates is about $2,000,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sand Castle Estates?
- Sand Castle Estates is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saugatuck Middle School (6/10).
- Is Sand Castle Estates walkable?
- Sand Castle Estates scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.