68th St & 60th St Area
Solid value in a growing area
6 homes for sale·Median $398K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.4/10
Out here, the roads run straight and wide—68th and the cross streets carve through a landscape dominated by brick ranch homes and vinyl siding, many clustered in the Leisure Creek development where end units with three-season porches and attached garages line quiet cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood has the feel of suburban convenience without requiring you to think much about logistics: a grocery store sits steps away, a coffee shop is a short walk, and over a hundred restaurants occupy the surrounding mile, though you're more likely drawn to the actual character of the place—the tree-lined streets, the open floor plans and natural light that seem to matter to everyone who buys in here, the kinds of homes where a sunroom becomes the reason you stay. It's served by Kentwood Public Schools and situated in Gaines charter township, positioned conveniently for anyone working downtown or needing airport access (18.5 minutes and 12.1 minutes respectively), but what keeps the area ticking is the combination of residential density done right—room enough to breathe, close enough to everything that doesn't require planning.
Why people love it here
$398K median
- 34 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 68th St & 60th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,699/mo
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34 homes sold in 68th St & 60th St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Panda Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Railtown Brewing Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
M-6 Trail
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in 68th St & 60th St 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 68th St & 60th St Area home (around $397,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,644 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,644/mo | $70,504 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,044/mo | $81,172 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,178/mo | $84,739 |
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 68th St & 60th St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
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 68th St & 60th St 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
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
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☕ Coffee(19)
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🍺 Bars(21)
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🏫 Schools(27)
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💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
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🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(9)
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👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 68th St & 60th St Area
- What do homes cost in 68th St & 60th St Area?
- The median home value in 68th St & 60th St Area is about $397,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 68th St & 60th St Area housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in 68th St & 60th St Area right now, and 34 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 68th St & 60th St Area?
- 68th St & 60th St Area is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Dutton Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 68th St & 60th St Area walkable?
- 68th St & 60th St Area scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
