Sunset Shores
Solid value in a growing area
Median $338K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
Sunset comes alive around dusk, when the sky does what the name promises and the subdivision settles into its rhythm—14 acres of residential calm about a half hour's drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here run in the mid-$300Ks, and they're served by Cedar Springs Public Schools, which handles the whole area. If you need green space beyond your own lot, Courtland Township Park is roughly three miles out, which is close enough for a Saturday afternoon without feeling like you're leaving the neighborhood behind. The whole thing sits within the larger E. Ware's Add. Area, so you've got a bit of local history baked in—but mostly it's just a straightforward place to live, without the pretense.
Why people love it here
$338K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sunset Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,295/mo
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Based on 3 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
Cedar Pub
Courtland Township Park
Courtland Township Park Playground
Pine Lake
MYERS LAKE COUNTY PARK Beach
North Country Trail
dog_park
Lincoln Lake Launch
Cedar library #1
Kent Theater
Crime in Sunset Shores 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 Sunset Shores home (around $338,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,248 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,248/mo | $59,950 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,588/mo | $69,021 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,702/mo | $72,055 |
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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,389 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Sunset Shores 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Courtland Township Park
3.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(13)
The Lunch Spot
Restaurant
Sue's Kountry Kitchen
Restaurant
The Red Bird Bistro & Grill
Restaurant
Stein Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
Halfway Diner
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
Impact Coffee
Café
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Nelson Center School
Huggard School
Creative Technologies Academy
Phillips School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Sunset Shores
- What do homes cost in Sunset Shores?
- The median home value in Sunset Shores is about $338,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunset Shores housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sunset Shores right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunset Shores?
- Sunset Shores is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Sunset Shores walkable?
- Sunset Shores scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.