Sand Valley Pines
Strong schools draw families here
Median $380K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.6/10
The lots here average nearly 7 acres each—that's not your standard suburban postage stamp. You're looking at real breathing room across this 7-acre community, where homes run around $411K and you're genuinely on the edges of things in the best way. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 19 minutes south if you need it, but honestly most days you won't feel the pull. A restaurant is under 2 miles away, and the Rogue River Mouth Launch sits just 2 miles north if you're into getting on the water. There's an unnamed park a short walk from most lots, and four more parks within a mile, so the outdoors isn't some distant promise—it's right there.
Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 2.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$380K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min walk
- Evergreen Forrest Trail: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Sand Valley Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,580/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$380K
1 recent sale
Units
20
Complex Size
6.9 ac
20 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Sand Valley Pines 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 Valley Pines home (around $380,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,527 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,527/mo | $67,400 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,910/mo | $77,598 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,038/mo | $81,008 |
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 VALLEY PINES (condo association)
Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sand Valley Pines 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(8)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
Chang Hang & Son LLC
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
Bar
Wild Bill's Tobacco
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Crestwood School
Parkside Elementary
School
Valley View School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Evergreen Forrest Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Sand Valley Pines
- What do homes cost in Sand Valley Pines?
- The median home value in Sand Valley Pines is about $380,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sand Valley Pines housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sand Valley Pines 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 Valley Pines?
- Sand Valley Pines is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Sand Valley Pines walkable?
- Sand Valley Pines scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.