Sylvan Shores
Surrounded by nature
Median $257K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
—so here you've got eight acres carved into half-acre-plus lots, the kind of layout where you're not staring directly into your neighbor's kitchen but you're not exactly remote either. Homes run around $551K, which buys you the breathing room without making the commute to downtown Grand Rapids painful at 28 minutes. The school district is Sparta Area Schools.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Camp Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Camp Lake Park: 6 min bike
- Camp Lake: 6 min bike
$257K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Sylvan Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,745/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camp Lake Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Camp Lake
0.3 mi
Recent Sale Price
$257K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,250 – $1,600 · estimated range
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Sparta Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Camp Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Camp Lake
Unnamed beach
Camp Lake Launch
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Crime in Sylvan 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 Sylvan Shores home (around $257,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,734 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,734/mo | $46,235 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,996/mo | $53,213 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,084/mo | $55,561 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,473 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Township · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sylvan 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza Sparta
Restaurant
Maxine's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Brick Haus Brews
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
Angela's Italian Restaurant
Bar
Cellar Brewing Company
Pub
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Myers School
Christian Hill School
Block School
Holy Family School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
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Frequently asked about Sylvan Shores
- What do homes cost in Sylvan Shores?
- The median home value in Sylvan Shores is about $257,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sylvan Shores housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Sylvan Shores right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sylvan Shores?
- Sylvan Shores is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Sylvan Shores walkable?
- Sylvan Shores scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.