100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area
Great schools with outdoor access
4 homes for sale·Median $740K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
Kalamazoo Avenue stretches south through rolling acreage and brick ranch homes set back from the road, each on its own plot of land with room to breathe. This stretch of Gaines charter township sits about twenty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and under twenty from the airport—close enough to the city's pull, far enough to feel genuinely rural. Green Lake lies less than two miles east, and a handful of restaurants cluster within walking distance, though the character here is defined by open yards, detached garages, and the kind of properties where a heated workshop or small farm project isn't unusual. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and the landscape itself—wide-open and spacious—sets the tone.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.6 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Green Lake — 1.0 mi
- Round Lake: 7 min drive
- Green Lake: 9 min drive
$740K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,024/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Green Lake Public Access
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
1.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Green Lake Public Access
Round Lake
+1 more
North Loop
North Shore Park Dog Park
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area 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 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area home (around $740,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $131k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,922 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,922/mo | $131,252 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,667/mo | $151,112 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,916/mo | $157,753 |
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.
Who actually lends in 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,378 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
Somos
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Lindt Chocolate Shop
Café
Lola Lee’s Coffee & Books
Café
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Blain School
Moline Christian
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Green Lake Public Access
Prairie Wolf Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(3)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Meijer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area?
- The median home value in 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area is about $740,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area?
- 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area walkable?
- 100th St & Kalamazoo Ave Area scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
