Sanderson Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $268K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.8/10
Out here you're on the eastern edge of the area, where wooded lots and paved roads give you real breathing room—the kind of place where a fenced backyard can overlook trees instead of a neighbor's fence. Sanderson Lake is just 0.0 miles away, and Alan G. Davis Park is a short walk away if you want something more developed. Most daily stops—groceries, dinner—are 1.5 to 2.5 miles out, close enough that you're not spending half your day driving, but far enough that the area stays quiet and low-density. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 50 minutes if you need it; M-57 runs nearby for quick highway access. The homes here tend toward ranch and two-story styles with fireplaces, updated kitchens, and decks facing the woods—solid, straightforward properties that don't pretend to be something they're not.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sanderson Lae within walking distance
- Sanderson Lake: 7 min bike
- The Olive Garden: 7 min drive
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
$268K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Sanderson Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,819/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alan G. Davis Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Alan G. Davis Park
+1 more
Playground on Montcalm Ave
Sanderson Lake
Beach at Baldwin Lake
The Olive Garden
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Sanderson 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sanderson Lake home (around $268,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,783 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,783/mo | $47,535 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,052/mo | $54,727 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,142/mo | $57,132 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,507 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Sanderson 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Walnut School
Cedar Crest School
St. Charles Catholic School
Baldwin Heights School
Greenville High School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Sanderson Lake
- What do homes cost in Sanderson Lake?
- The median home value in Sanderson Lake is about $268,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sanderson Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sanderson Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sanderson Lake?
- Sanderson Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Sanderson Lake walkable?
- Sanderson Lake scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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