Timmer Woods
Easy outdoor access
Median $347K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 6.8/10
Timmer Woods sits on 17 acres in the Pine Island Drive and Algoma Avenue area, far enough from downtown Grand Rapids—about 19 minutes by car—to feel removed from the city's pulse, yet close enough that you're not isolated. The condo community has the spread of suburban West Michigan around it: modest distances to the nearest grocery and restaurants, both around 2.5 to 3 miles away, which means errands require a short drive but nothing feels remote. What anchors this place is water and access to it. Elk Lake lies just 1.6 miles off, a detail that shapes life here more than most developments acknowledge. Schools feed into Sparta Area Schools, and the nearest park, Chalmers Park, is a similar short distance. Each condo sits on an average of just over half an acre, enough breathing room without sprawl. Homes here run around $373K, a straightforward price point for the setup you're getting: modest density on wooded ground, quick water access, and the kind of regional positioning that lets you reach Gerald R. Ford Airport in about 35 minutes when you need to travel. It's the kind of place where "close to nature" means something specific—not a marketing phrase, but actual proximity to a lake.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.6 mi
- Elk Lake: 4 min drive
- Freska Lake: 5 min drive
$347K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Timmer Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,357/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.6 mi
Median Sale Price
$347K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
17
Complex Size
16.9 ac
17 units
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
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
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Bow Tie Tavern
Chalmers Park
Chalmers Park Playground
Elk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Timmer Woods 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 Timmer Woods home (around $347,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,310 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,310/mo | $61,591 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,659/mo | $70,910 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,776/mo | $74,027 |
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
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 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 Timmer Woods 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(5)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Chase N Dogs
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
Pizzeria Maria
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Goff School
Englishville School (Closed)
Post School
Myers School
White School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Timmer Woods
- What do homes cost in Timmer Woods?
- The median home value in Timmer Woods is about $347,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Timmer Woods?
- Timmer Woods is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Timmer Woods walkable?
- Timmer Woods scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.