68th St & M-6 Fwy Area
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $370K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 5.1/10
What surprises people out here is how much urban convenience you get without feeling hemmed in—a grocery store a five-minute walk away, over a hundred restaurants within a mile, a transit stop practically at your doorstep, yet the homes sit on spacious lots with views of woods and wildlife. Ranches dominate the streetscape, many with fresh updates and open floor plans that let light pour through, and the neighborhood backs onto green space that keeps things from ever feeling crowded. Creekside Park is a three-minute walk, and there's no shortage of other patches of land to explore nearby.
Why people love it here
$370K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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9 homes sold in 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
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
Meijer
Poke Toki Kentwood
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Creekside Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Pathway
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in 68th 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 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area home (around $370,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
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
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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 & 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Creekside Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Bob Evans
Restaurant
Fast Food
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Restaurant
Poke Toki Kentwood
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area?
- 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area walkable?
- 68th St & M-6 Fwy Area scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
