Sheffield
Easy outdoor access
Median $379K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.7/10
Out here on the southwest side of Kent County, this stretch is defined by tree-lined residential streets and properties that sprawl across acres rather than city lots—4, 5, even 7-acre parcels with room for horses, pools, and genuine backyards are the norm. The area sits between Grand Rapids and smaller towns like Cedar Springs and Rockford, close enough to either for a 15–20 minute drive but far enough out to feel genuinely rural, with paved roads cutting through wooded land and open spaces. Homes tend toward the practical and substantial: bi-levels, ranches, and farmhouses with finished basements, garages for real work, and decks built for long summers. You'll find hardwood floors and modern kitchens alongside original character, and many properties back onto or adjoin protected greenspace—the kind of place where you're buying land as much as a house. It's quiet in the way rural Michigan actually is, not "quiet" as marketing, and the people who choose to live here seem to want exactly that: space, privacy, and a commute they don't mind.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Cordes Lake — 1.1 mi
- Courtland Township Park: 3 min drive
- Pine Lake: 4 min drive
$379K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sheffield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,573/mo
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14 homes sold in Sheffield this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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North Kent Golf Course Inc.
Biggby Coffee
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Courtland Township Park
Unnamed playground
Pine Lake
Unnamed beach
White Pine Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
+1 more
MAX Fitness
Cedar library #1
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Sheffield 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 Sheffield home (around $379,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,555 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,555/mo | $68,129 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,941/mo | $78,414 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,070/mo | $81,872 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
$33K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$175K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sheffield, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
Courtland Township
Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov · 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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Courtland · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheffield 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(15)
Subway
Restaurant
Piccadilly Circus Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Evergreen Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
Jasmine Thai restaurant
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
Biggby Coffee
Café
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Cedar Pub
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Northland Dr to S Northland Dr
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Sheffield
- What do homes cost in Sheffield?
- The median home value in Sheffield is about $379,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheffield housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Sheffield right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheffield?
- Sheffield is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Sheffield walkable?
- Sheffield scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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