60th St & East Paris Ave Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $213K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 9.0/10
If someone asks where you're headed, just say you're going south of the city—close enough to downtown (21 minutes) that you're not really leaving, far enough that the feel shifts entirely. The area is ringed with gated townhouse and condo communities like Fieldstone, where concrete construction and attached garages mean move-in-ready units with low association fees and good insulation from road noise. You've got 24 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store at 1.6 miles, and a coffee shop about the same distance; East Paris Nature Park is a nine-minute walk for when the weather cooperates. Schools fall under Kentwood Public Schools, and the Gerald R. Ford airport is eight minutes away—handy when you need it, far enough you won't notice it. The township itself leans toward steady, compact development rather than sprawl, which means the 259 acres here feel neither cramped nor isolated. It's the kind of place where you picked something specific and stopped looking.
Why people love it here
$213K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 60th St & East Paris Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,446/mo
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3 homes sold in 60th St & East Paris Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
PJ's Pizza & Slice
+1 more
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
+1 more
Railtown Brewing Company
PARIS COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Blue's Gym
Walma/Kentwood City Hall (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in 60th St & East Paris 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 60th St & East Paris Ave Area home (around $213,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,417 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,417/mo | $37,779 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,631/mo | $43,496 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,703/mo | $45,407 |
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.
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,276 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
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: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 60th St & East Paris 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
East Paris Nature Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
Twisted Tap Distillery
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 60th St & East Paris Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 60th St & East Paris Ave Area?
- The median home value in 60th St & East Paris Ave Area is about $213,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 60th St & East Paris Ave Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 60th St & East Paris Ave Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 60th St & East Paris Ave Area?
- 60th St & East Paris Ave Area is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is 60th St & East Paris Ave Area walkable?
- 60th St & East Paris Ave Area scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
