A new-construction community by Allen Edwin Homes in Big Rapids, Michigan, zoned for Big Rapids Public Schools. Riverview Elementary School, Big Rapids Middle School, Big Rapids High School.
Sandy Acres is zoned for Big Rapids Public Schools. Assigned schools: Riverview Elementary School, Big Rapids Middle School, Big Rapids High School. Big Rapids is the seat of Mecosta County, with a population of about 8,565.
Why work with Eric → See the full Area Guide →| Location | Big Rapids, MI 49307, Mecosta County |
| Builder | Allen Edwin Homes |
| School District | Big Rapids Public Schools |
| Homes Available | 5, including 3 off-market |
| Warranty | 10-year structural warranty |
Allen Edwin's list price is the same whether you walk in on your own or bring a buyer's agent — the builder pays agent commission directly, so going direct saves you nothing. The only question is whether the person representing you actually knows how the builder operates.
Eric Frontiera spent 18 months on Allen Edwin Homes' own sales team and sold 52 of their homes during that time. He knows the build process, the incentive cycle, and where there's real room to negotiate, and today he works for you, not the builder.
Why work with Eric →Allen Edwin's inventory at Sandy Acres changes as homes sell and new lots release — including homes not yet listed publicly on the MLS. See the full list, with pricing and construction stage, or ask Eric directly for the latest.
See All 5 Homes →Yes. Since the August 2024 real estate practice changes, buyers are required to sign a written buyer representation agreement before touring homes with an agent. This doesn't cost you anything extra — it simply puts in writing that Eric represents your interests, not the builder's, and spells out how he's compensated. It's a quick step he walks every buyer through before the first tour, not a barrier.
Not necessarily. Allen Edwin, like most large builders, releases inventory at every stage of construction — complete, a couple months out, or several months from finishing. Ask Eric for each home's real completion window before making plans around a specific date.
Often, yes. Allen Edwin releases new inventory to its agent partners before it's listed publicly on the MLS or shows up on Zillow. Eric can tell you what's currently available at this community, including anything not yet public.
Sandy Acres is well positioned for buyers searching new construction Big Rapids MI, new homes near Grand Rapids, and Mecosta County new construction.
Ask Eric for the current homesite list, pricing, and incentives at Sandy Acres — no cost or obligation.