Sand Lake Village
Urban energy, solid value
Median $274K·Walkability 8.3/10·Schools 6.0/10
Biking or walking through Sand Lake Village feels immediate—restaurants and a coffee shop are basically on your doorstep, and Salisbury Park sits right next door, so you're never far from a reason to step outside. The subdivision spreads across 91 acres with modest lots averaging a third of an acre, creating a compact feel where neighbors and amenities cluster close together. Homes here run around $194K, and the area falls within Tri County Area Schools. It's about 32 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, but Sand Lake Village itself keeps most of daily life—eating, moving, playing—within arm's reach.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$274K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Salisbury Park: 2 min walk
- Sealey Lake: 11 min walk
14,305 sq ft avg lots
- 133 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sand Lake Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,860/mo
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Lakeside Inn
Tea'd up
Tri County Eagle 4467
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Sealey Lake
+1 more
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Recent Sale Price
$274K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
133
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
3742 sq ft – 1.0 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Crime in Sand Lake Village 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 Sand Lake Village home (around $274,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,822 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,822/mo | $48,599 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,098/mo | $55,952 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,190/mo | $58,411 |
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.
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,363 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Village 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(9)
Phillips School
Big Whitefish School
Nelson Center School
Huggard School
+4 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
📚 Libraries(2)
New Cedar springs library
Frequently asked about Sand Lake Village
- What do homes cost in Sand Lake Village?
- The median home value in Sand Lake Village is about $274,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sand Lake Village housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sand Lake Village right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sand Lake Village?
- Sand Lake Village is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Sand Lake Village walkable?
- Sand Lake Village scores 8.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.