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Sand Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $61K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏡Top 16% lot size
🏙️24 mito Downtown GR(~48 min drive)
🏞️39 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 17m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Sand Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Salisbury Park: 14 min walk
  • Sand Lake: 6 min bike
🚶Walkability
55

Walkable for daily errands

  • Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch: 9 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$61K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size93acres
Homes on lake6parcels
Max depth35feet
Avg depth18feet

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Median home price in Sand Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$417/mo

$
$12,285
20%
%
Principal & Interest $31976%
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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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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Salisbury Park

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
6.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.8
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

ALDI

9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Fraternal Order of Eagles

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Lakeside Inn
13 minwalk
Sticks-N-Stones Market
7 mindrive
☕Coffee Shops
Walkable

Tea'd up

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Lulu's Cafe
14 minwalk
Bernita Mae Cafe
6 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Tri County Eagle 4467

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Aiden's Place
14 minwalk
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Walkable

Salisbury Park

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
GORDON PARK
5 mindrive
Pierson Township Park
7 mindrive
Englewright Lake Public Access
8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Unnamed playground

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Sand Lake

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Sealey Lake
8 minbike
Ware Lake
8 mindrive
Bradley Lake
9 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

White Pine Trail

12 minbike· 4 min drive
Fisk Knob Northeast
8 mindrive
Fisk Knob Park Northeast
8 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Spring Lake Launch

14 mindrive
Lime Lake Launch
15 mindrive
📚Libraries
Short walk

Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
New Cedar springs library
10 mindrive
Cedar library #1
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Kent Theater

10 mindrive
Northstar Cinema
14 mindrive
6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Tri County Area Schools

6Sand Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 392 students · 16:1 · 0.7 mi

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

616-636-5111Website

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

Waterunconfirmed

Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural

Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural

Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

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.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Nelson Township Fire Department (former Sand Lake FD)

Nelson Twp took over Sand Lake Fire Dept; 2 E Maple St, Sand Lake.

Services for Nelson Township · 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)

Lakeside Inn

Restaurant

0.8 mimap

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Restaurant

0.8 mimap
Sticks-N-Stones Market

Restaurant

3.0 mimap

Cuts Deli

Restaurant

4.4 mimap
Classic Kelly's Family Restaurant And Catering

Restaurant

4.5 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(6)

Tea'd up

Café

0.8 mimap

Lulu's Cafe

Café

0.8 mimap
Bernita Mae Cafe

Café

0.9 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(3)

Tri County Eagle 4467

Bar

0.8 mimap

Aiden's Place

Bar

0.8 mimap

Cedar Springs Brewing Company

Bar

4.9 mimap

🏫 Schools(12)

Sand Lake Elementary School

School

0.6 mimap

Big Whitefish School

1.6 mimap

Phillips School

2.2 mimap

Crandall School

2.7 mimap

White Creek School

3.3 mimap

+7 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Salisbury Park

0.7 mimap

Gordon Park

1.3 mimap

Englewright Lake Public Access

3.3 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

1.7 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

2.4 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

2.7 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(3)

Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
0.5 mimap

New Cedar springs library

4.8 mimap

Cedar library #1

5.0 mimap
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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.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Sand Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$417/mo

$
$12,285
20%
%
Principal & Interest $31976%
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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