Sand Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $61K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a suburban atmosphere with compact lot sizes that create a community feel. The neighborhood's smaller parcels encourage neighborly connections while still providing space for comfortable living. Residents enjoy easy access to Grand Rapids' employment centers and cultural amenities while maintaining a residential setting.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sand Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Salisbury Park: 14 min walk
- Sand Lake: 6 min bike
Walkable for daily errands
- Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch: 9 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
$61K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRExplore Sand Lake
Same name, different focus — Sand Lake is also covered as:
- Sand Lake Village — village details
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sand Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$417/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Lakeside Inn
Tea'd up
Tri County Eagle 4467
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Sand Lake
+1 more
White Pine Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Crime in Sand Lake 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 →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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,346 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Sand Lake 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(8)
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(12)
Big Whitefish School
Phillips School
Crandall School
White Creek School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Sand Lake
- What do homes cost in Sand Lake?
- The median home value in Sand Lake is about $61,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sand Lake?
- Sand Lake is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Sand Lake walkable?
- Sand Lake scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Sand Lake
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