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Lake Area397.0 acres

Sanderson Lake

Great schools with outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $268K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.8/10

🏙️27 mito Downtown GR(~55 min drive)
🏞️52 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 43m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Sanderson Lae within walking distance
  • Sanderson Lake: 7 min bike
  • The Olive Garden: 7 min drive
🎓Schools
90

Cedar Crest Elementary School

  • Elementary — 1.5 mi away
  • Greenville
  • 5 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$268K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size102acres
Homes on lake21parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Sanderson Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,819/mo

$
$53,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,39176%
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.

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7.8
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Greenville Public Schools

9Cedar Crest Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 302 students · 10:1 · 1.5 mi
8Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 386 students · 16:1 · 1.5 mi
8Baldwin Heights SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 485 students · 18:1 · 2.6 mi
7Greenville Senior High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 1,106 students · 20:1 · 2.9 mi
7Greenville Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 799 students · 17:1 · 3.0 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Alan G. Davis Park

1.2 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Walkability

1.4

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.4
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🌳Parks
Quick drive

Alan G. Davis Park

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
Jackson's Landing
7 mindrive
Friendship Park
7 mindrive
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail Park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Playground on Montcalm Ave

12 minbike· 7 min drive
Danish Kingdom
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Sanderson Lake

7 minbike· 21 min walk· <1 min drive
Churchill Lake
10 mindrive
Manoka Lake
11 mindrive
Thorland Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach at Baldwin Lake

12 mindrive
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

The Olive Garden

7 mindrive
Hammer Time
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Flat River Community Library

9 mindrive· 19 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Greeneville Cinema

9 mindrive· 18 min bike

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 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,805 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,805/mo$48,138
10% (+PMI)$2,078/mo$55,406
5% (+PMI)$2,169/mo$57,849

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

Full Sanderson Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

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)

Meijer

Grocery Store

3.2 mimap
Aldi

Grocery Store

3.7 mimap
Walmart Supercenter

Grocery Store

3.8 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

McDonald's

Fast Food

2.1 mimap
Pizza Hut

Restaurant

2.1 mimap
Wendy's

Fast Food

2.1 mimap
Dairy Queen

Fast Food

2.8 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

3.1 mimap

🏫 Schools(7)

Walnut School

1.5 mimap

Cedar Crest School

1.5 mimap

St. Charles Catholic School

2.0 mimap

Baldwin Heights School

2.6 mimap

Greenville High School

School

3.0 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Alan G. Davis Park
1.2 mimap

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail Park

1.5 mimap

Jackson's Landing

1.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(3)

The Olive Garden

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

Hammer Time

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

Edwards Creek

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

3.1 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Spectrum Health United Hospital

Hospital

2.8 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Flat River Community Library
2.1 mimap
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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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Sanderson Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,819/mo

$
$53,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,39176%
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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