Sandy Pines
Strong schools draw families here
Median $395K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here, the draw isn't a single street or downtown—it's 813 wooded acres anchored by a 262-acre lake, making this the state's largest privately owned campground, a sprawling resort where families plant seasonal trailers alongside weekend RV campers who rotate through year-round. The property hums with activity from Memorial Day through Labor Day: music bingo, golf tournaments, chapel services, a waterpark, indoor and outdoor pools, mini golf, two ice cream shops, a pizza place, and a breakfast cafe scattered across the grounds—over 70 events keep the calendar full. Golf cart rentals are essential here; the place is too big to walk, and Phase 3, reserved for larger RVs, sits deliberately far from the main action. Located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo in southwest Salem township, the area surrounding the campground is quieter, defined by wooded lots and homes tucked back on acreage—many back up to Monterey Pines Golf Course or sit among the pines for genuine seclusion. The community attracts both seasonal campers who stake their spots for extended stretches and transient guests, all watched over by 24-hour security. Founded in 1975, it remains a private operation with its own rhythms and rules, drawing more than 2,000 site holders who know exactly what they're signing
Why people love it here
Hopkins High School
- High — 5.4 mi away
- Hopkins
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Unnamed playground: 0 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
$395K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sandy Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,682/mo
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19 homes sold in Sandy Pines this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Happy Shack Concession Stand
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Monterey
Unnamed beach
Sheridan Township Park
dog_park
gym
Crime in Sandy Pines 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sandy Pines home (around $395,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,060 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,025/mo | $80,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,158/mo | $84,206 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$56K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sandy Pines, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Salem Township
Source: salemtownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,292 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Salem · Source: salemtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sandy Pines 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.
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(4)
🍺 Bars(1)
Hilliards Corner Lounge
Bar
🏫 Schools(12)
Dallas School
Sandhill School
Plainview School
Fairview School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on 138th Ave
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Dog Park
📚 Libraries(1)
Salem Township Library
Frequently asked about Sandy Pines
- What do homes cost in Sandy Pines?
- The median home value in Sandy Pines is about $395,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sandy Pines housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Sandy Pines right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sandy Pines?
- Sandy Pines is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is Sandy Pines walkable?
- Sandy Pines scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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