Shaffer Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $370K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 4.6/10
Golden hour hits this place just right—when the sun catches those wide lots and actually makes 1.29 acres feel like something worth bragging about. It's a condo community spread across 59 acres in the E. Ware's Add. Area, which means you get the trappings of a neighborhood without feeling like you're stacked on top of anyone, and homes here run around $381K. A restaurant is less than a mile away, a coffee shop about 1.3 miles, and if you need groceries there are ten stores within two miles—so you're not exactly roughing it. Morley Park is a thirteen-minute walk if you want to throw something around, and there are two parks within a mile of the property. Cedar Springs Public Schools handles the schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is about half an hour by car, which is close enough to matter without being so close that you're paying city prices, and the airport runs about 42 minutes if you're the type who needs to leave town with any regularity.
Why people love it here
$370K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
- Morley Park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Shaffer Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$370K
1 recent sale
Units
41
Complex Size
59.4 ac
41 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Morley Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Hungry Howie's Pizza
+1 more
The Rustic Roof
+1 more
Cedar Pub
Morley Park
Unnamed playground
Waller Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
Cedar library #1
Kent Theater
Crime in Shaffer Estates 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 Shaffer Estates home (around $370,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Nelson Township
Source: nelsontownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,318 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural
Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.
Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural
Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNelson Township Fire Department (former Sand Lake FD)
Nelson Twp took over Sand Lake Fire Dept; 2 E Maple St, Sand Lake.
Services for Nelson · Source: nelsontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shaffer Estates 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(14)
Jasmine Thai restaurant
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Stein Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
Sue's Kountry Kitchen
Restaurant
The Red Bird Bistro & Grill
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
Impact Coffee
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Cedar Pub
Bar
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Northland Dr to S Northland Dr
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Shaffer Estates
- What do homes cost in Shaffer Estates?
- The median home value in Shaffer Estates is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shaffer Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shaffer Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shaffer Estates?
- Shaffer Estates is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Shaffer Estates walkable?
- Shaffer Estates scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.