Sandpiper Villa Condominium
Lake life, small town feel
Median $825K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 5.0/10
You wake up here and the first thing that hits you is how much closer everything actually is—a grocery run is basically a short walk, and you've got 162 restaurants within a mile, which means dinner plans never feel like a production. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 45 minutes away when you want the city, but the real draw is that Grand Haven beach is just 2 minutes down the road, so the lake lifestyle isn't some weekend project; it's just there. The condo sits on 5 acres in the East Highland Park area, and there's a park right next door plus 25 more within a mile, which changes how you actually spend your time—less scrolling for things to do, more just stepping outside. Coffee's a 5-minute walk, restaurants are literally steps away with serious variety, and you're not stuck hunting for groceries or basic errands. Homes here run around $1.2 million, and Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, so the whole setup feels less like you're compromising on access and more like you're actually getting the balance people talk about but rarely find. It's the kind of place where your calendar opens up a little because you're not spending half your life in a car or planning around what's nearby—it's all just here.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 4 min walk
- Bicentennial Park: 5 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.6 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Pronto Pup: 2 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Sandpiper Villa Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,601/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
+1 more
Pronto Pup
+1 more
Lazy Dazy Coffee
+1 more
Tip Two
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Imagination Station
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Hatton Park Trail
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Sandpiper Villa Condominium 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Recent Sale Price
$825K
1 recent sale
Units
43
Complex Size
5.4 ac
43 units
Homeowner Rate
72.1%
Principal residence
To buy a median-priced Sandpiper Villa Condominium home (around $825,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $146k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,487 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,487/mo | $146,328 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,318/mo | $168,469 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,595/mo | $175,873 |
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
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sandpiper Villa Condominium 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
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Pronto Pup
Restaurant
Snug Harbor
Restaurant
Dairy Treat
Restaurant
Captain Custard Food Stop & Boardwalk Bananas. Sno Shack
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Central School
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Elliott School
Saint Johns School
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Sandpiper Villa Condominium
- What do homes cost in Sandpiper Villa Condominium?
- The median home value in Sandpiper Villa Condominium is about $825,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sandpiper Villa Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sandpiper Villa Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sandpiper Villa Condominium?
- Sandpiper Villa Condominium is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Sandpiper Villa Condominium walkable?
- Sandpiper Villa Condominium scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.