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Home/Neighborhoods/Gibson Area/Sand Castle Estates
Subdivision137.7 acres

Sand Castle Estates

Room to spread out, great value

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $2.0M·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏙️32 mito Downtown GR(~1h 3m drive)
🏞️25 mito Lake Michigan(~50 min drive)

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

3.3 acre avg lots

  • 35 homes
💰Home Values

$2.0M median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Beeline Trail: 8 min walk
  • Intermediate Loop: 11 min bike
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Sand Castle Estates

Estimated Monthly Payment

$13,578/mo

$
$400,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $10,37876%
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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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.

Median Sale Price

$2.0M

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

35

Median Lot Size

2.6 ac

2.4 ac – 6.0 ac

Expected Rent

$1,425/mo

$1,250 – $1,600 · wider-area estimate

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Farview Nature Park

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Saugatuck Public Schools

6Saugatuck Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 190 students · 15:1 · 3.1 mi

Walkability

1.8

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
2.3
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.3
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
1.5

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Lake Vista SuperValu

9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Burger King

10 minbike· 29 min walk· 3 min drive
☕Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby Coffee

11 minbike· 4 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Spectator's Bar And Grille

11 minbike· 3 min drive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Farview Nature Park

5 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in Kalamazoo Plat

8 mindrive
Village Square Playground
8 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach on 138th Ave

8 mindrive
Beach in Stibbs Add To Castle Park Area
7 mindrive
Laketown Township Park & Beach Beach
6 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

Intermediate Loop

11 minbike· 4 min drive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Tails n' Trails Dog Park

7 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Beeline Trail

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Blue Star Gym

4 mindrive· 13 min bike
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Saugatuck Douglas District Library

9 mindrive

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 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $359k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $13,471 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $13,471/mo$359,238
10% (+PMI)$15,505/mo$413,476
5% (+PMI)$16,189/mo$431,707

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

Full Sand Castle Estates cost-of-living breakdown →

Homeowners Association

SAND CASTLE ESTATES (association)

Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed

Local Government · area-wide

Laketown Township

269-857-2295Website

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

Waterunconfirmed

Holland BPW (served areas) / Private well

Holland BPW serves part of township; wells elsewhere.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual / township sewer (served areas)

Septic common; sewer in some served areas.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Republic/Waste Management common in area.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.

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Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

County sheriff primary law enforcement.

Fireunconfirmed

Saugatuck Township Fire District / Graafschap Fire

Fire coverage from area district; confirm.

Services for Laketown Township · 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

4.3 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Burger King

Fast Food

1.5 mimap

The Southerner

Restaurant

2.9 mimap

Pennyroyal Cafe

Restaurant

2.9 mimap

Saugatacos

Fast Food

3.2 mimap

Ida Red's Cottage

Restaurant

3.2 mimap

☕ Coffee(6)

Biggby Coffee

Café

1.6 mimap

Uncommon Grounds

Café

3.4 mimap
Uncommon Coffee Roasters

Café

3.4 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Spectator's Bar And Grille

Pub

1.6 mimap

Old Boat House

Pub

3.1 mimap

The BARge

Pub

3.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(15)

Gibson School

0.7 mimap

School Number 4

1.5 mimap

Knoll School

2.2 mimap

Becksvoort School

2.3 mimap

Saugatuck High School

School

3.2 mimap

+10 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Blue Star Gym

Fitness Center

1.7 mimap

🌳 Parks(6)

Farview Nature Park
0.7 mimap

Park

0.9 mimap

Unnamed park

0.9 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(2)

Tails n' Trails Dog Park

Dog Park

2.5 mimap

Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area

Dog Park

4.4 mimap

🚴 Trails(6)

Beeline Trail

Bike Path

0.4 mimap

Ottawa County Trail

Bike Path

1.4 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.4 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🚌 Transit(6)

Regent Boulevard & 48th (Crown Motors)

Transit Stop

4.5 mimap
Myrtle North of 32nd

Transit Stop

4.8 mimap
32nd West of Goldenrod (Spring Brook Apts)

Transit Stop

4.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(1)

Saugatuck Douglas District Library

4.2 mimap
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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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Sand Castle Estates

Estimated Monthly Payment

$13,578/mo

$
$400,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $10,37876%
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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