Sandy Meadows Plat
Surrounded by nature
Median $288K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 5.0/10
—and that's the thing about Sandy Meadows Plat: it's six acres of straightforward residential land where homes run around $275K, which means you're getting actual ground without the markup of being closer to the city. The subdivision sits within Smith's Add. To the Village of Sparta Area, and the Sparta Area Schools district serves it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Camp Lake — 0.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Camp Lake Park: 8 min bike
- Camp Lake: 8 min bike
$288K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sandy Meadows Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,952/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camp Lake Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Camp Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Chase N Dogs
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
+1 more
Camp Lake Park
Camp Lake Park Playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Camp Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Sandy Meadows 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 Meadows Plat home (around $287,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,912 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,912/mo | $50,993 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,202/mo | $58,709 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,298/mo | $61,289 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,473 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Sandy Meadows 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.
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
Angela's Pizza
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Myers School
Block School
Christian Hill School
Holy Family School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Sandy Meadows Plat
- What do homes cost in Sandy Meadows Plat?
- The median home value in Sandy Meadows Plat is about $287,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sandy Meadows Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sandy Meadows Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sandy Meadows Plat?
- Sandy Meadows Plat is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Sandy Meadows Plat walkable?
- Sandy Meadows Plat scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.