Sandy Knolls No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $277K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.8/10
Pull up to a cul-de-sac lined with mature trees and you're immediately struck by how much breathing room there is—big yards, wide setbacks, the kind of space that actually feels like something out here. This stretch sits just off M-37 between Middleville and Hastings, close enough to conveniences but far enough removed that you're not hearing much traffic. Recent homes here have gotten serious refreshes: new roofs, updated furnaces and A/C, replacement windows, fresh paint. You'll find three- and four-bedroom layouts with decks overlooking fenced backyards and lower levels that work as bonus bedrooms or offices, so there's room to grow without moving. Gerald R. Ford airport is about 23 minutes away when you need it, and downtown Grand Rapids sits a comfortable 38 or so minutes out—close enough for work or a night out, distant enough that you're not living on top of it. Duck Lake and Lions Spring Park are both within a couple of miles if you want to get outside.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$277K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sandy Knolls No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,880/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
+1 more
Champs Bar
Lions Spring Park
+1 more
Playground on Patterson Rd
Bassett Lake
Fishing Beach
North Country Trail
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Sandy Knolls No. 2 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sandy Knolls No. 2 home (around $277,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,842 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,842/mo | $49,131 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,121/mo | $56,565 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,214/mo | $59,051 |
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.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Sandy Knolls No. 2 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
Lions Spring Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Three Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
The Big Easy
Restaurant
Riverdog Tavern
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Sandy Knolls No. 2
- What do homes cost in Sandy Knolls No. 2?
- The median home value in Sandy Knolls No. 2 is about $277,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sandy Knolls No. 2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sandy Knolls No. 2 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 Knolls No. 2?
- Sandy Knolls No. 2 is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Sandy Knolls No. 2 walkable?
- Sandy Knolls No. 2 scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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