Secluded Pines
Strong schools draw families here
Median $515K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
...it's basically 11 acres of condo living that doesn't demand much from you beyond showing up. Homes here run around $494K, and the setup keeps things straightforward—you've got Sparta Area Schools nearby, downtown Grand Rapids is about 18 minutes away when you need it, and the airport sits a reasonable 34 minutes out if that matters. Chalmers Park is a five-minute walk, and there are two other parks within a mile if you're looking for green space without leaving the neighborhood. The Rogue River boat launch is just over a mile away, and Freska Lake sits at 1.6 miles if you're thinking about weekend water time. Groceries are scattered around—six stores within two miles, with the nearest about two miles out—and there's a restaurant roughly 1.7 miles down the road, a coffee shop at 2.1 miles. Nothing here is precious or theatrical; it's just a working condo community where location does the heavy lifting.
Why people love it here
Sparta Senior High School
- High — 4.1 mi away
- Sparta
- 3 rated schools in district
$515K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Chalmers Park: 6 min walk
- Unnamed park: 8 min drive
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Secluded Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,496/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Chalmers Park
Chalmers Park Playground
Freska Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Secluded 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Secluded Pines home (around $515,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,425/mo | $91,344 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,944/mo | $105,166 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,117/mo | $109,787 |
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Secluded 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.
🛒 Grocery(7)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Hill'S Bbq Llc
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Bow Tie Tavern
Bar
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Goff School
Myers School
Englishville School (Closed)
Post School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Merrell Trail
Bike Path
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Carin Tech
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Frequently asked about Secluded Pines
- What do homes cost in Secluded Pines?
- The median home value in Secluded Pines is about $515,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Secluded Pines?
- Secluded Pines is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Secluded Pines walkable?
- Secluded Pines scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.