Sandy Creek Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $355K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.2/10
Sandy Creek Plat spreads across 19 acres in the Crosswinds No.2 Area, positioned between downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes south) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (10 minutes east), making it a logical anchor for people who need quick access to both. Homes here run around $345K, and the subdivision feeds into Kentwood Public Schools. The immediate surroundings deliver solid walkability—a transit stop sits right at your doorstep, Rondo Station Park is a 10-minute walk away, and six parks cluster within a mile, so outdoor space isn't something you hunt for. A grocery store lands less than a mile down the road, while restaurant and coffee options (96 restaurants and counting within a mile) mean you're not limited by what's literally on your block. It's the kind of setup where you can manage without treating every errand like a road trip, and the plat itself sits on enough land to breathe.
Why people love it here
$355K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sandy Creek Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,409/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Afghan Halal Supermarket
+1 more
Casey's
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Despecho Sports Bar
+1 more
Pinewood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/52nd (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Sandy Creek Plat 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 Sandy Creek Plat home (around $354,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,361 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,361/mo | $62,948 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,837/mo | $75,657 |
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.
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Sandy Creek Plat 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
Rondo Station Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Casey's
Restaurant
Tropicala Taste
Restaurant
Fast Food
princess African Cuisine LLc
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Mary Magdalena School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Sandy Creek Plat
- What do homes cost in Sandy Creek Plat?
- The median home value in Sandy Creek Plat is about $354,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sandy Creek Plat housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Sandy Creek Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sandy Creek Plat?
- Sandy Creek Plat is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Sandy Creek Plat walkable?
- Sandy Creek Plat scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.