48th St & M-6 Fwy Area
Great schools with outdoor access
4 homes for sale·Median $650K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 9.0/10
Most people assume a stretch near a major highway and airport is all commute corridor and chain outlets, but this area delivers something different—low-density residential on acreage, with enough restaurants within a mile to justify staying put rather than heading downtown. Homes here tend toward brick construction and traditional styles, often sitting on lots of an acre or more, some with Thornapple River frontage that commands attention from the living room. The nearest coffee spot is under two miles away, and a decent restaurant is less than a mile, which means you're not entirely cut off, but the real draw is the land itself—tree-lined cul-de-sacs, room to breathe, custom homes built with walkout basements and open floor plans. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and you're roughly 14 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport, 24 to downtown Grand Rapids. Ruehs Park sits less than two miles down the road if you want structured recreation, but most properties here already have their own ponds, trails, or riverfront views—the kind of setup that makes you question why you'd ever leave.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 1.1 mi
- Ruehs Park: 7 min drive
- FRED W. RUEHS PARK: 7 min drive
$650K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,413/mo
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15 homes sold in 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ruehs Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
+1 more
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in 48th St & M-6 Fwy 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 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area home (around $650,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $115k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,323 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,323/mo | $115,289 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,978/mo | $132,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,196/mo | $138,567 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$38K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$698K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · 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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,271 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for 48th St & M-6 Fwy 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(6)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
Aletitude Ale House
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(13)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+10 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area is about $650,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area?
- 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area walkable?
- 48th St & M-6 Fwy Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
