Sandy Acres
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $453K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
Sandy Acres spreads across eleven acres of modest lots—each one running around one and a half acres—with homes holding a median value near five hundred thousand dollars. The subdivision sits in the Luce Street Area, far enough out that you're living on real land but close enough that downtown Grand Rapids is just under twenty minutes away. Aman Park sits about a mile and a quarter down the road if you want to get outside without leaving the immediate area, though the nearest grocery and coffee shops are a bit of a drive at two and a half to three miles out.
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Why people love it here
1.5 acre avg lots
- 7 homes
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$453K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Sandy Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,072/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$453K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
1.9 ac
0.41 ac – 2.5 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$2,675/mo
$2,350 – $2,975 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Freddy's
Aman Park
Tallmadge Township Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Aman Park Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/Westown (SB)
Crime in Sandy Acres 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 →To buy a median-priced Sandy Acres home (around $452,500) at today's 7.28% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,201 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,201/mo | $85,356 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,680/mo | $98,137 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,844/mo | $102,517 |
Estimates use a 7.28% 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
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,429 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge Township · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sandy Acres 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Aman Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Freddy's
Fast Food
Uccello's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Peppermill Cafe Standale
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Sand Creek School
Jenison Junior High School
School
School
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Sandy Acres
- What do homes cost in Sandy Acres?
- The median home value in Sandy Acres is about $452,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sandy Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sandy Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sandy Acres?
- Sandy Acres is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Sandy Acres walkable?
- Sandy Acres scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.