Alaska
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $593K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 10.0/10
What might surprise you is that this rural stretch along the Thornapple River sits just 10 minutes from 28th Street—close enough to reach Grand Rapids quickly, yet far enough out to feel genuinely removed from the hustle. The homes here tend toward the spacious side, often set on wooded acreage or along the water, with newer construction mixed in alongside properties from the 1970s and '80s. You'll find custom kitchens, stone fireplaces, and the kind of lot sizes that let you actually breathe, whether that's a couple acres or ten-plus with your own pond and stream.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Ruehs Park: 2 min walk
- FRED W. RUEHS PARK: 2 min walk
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.1 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$593K median
- 46 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Alaska
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,026/mo
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46 homes sold in Alaska this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Bricks at Campau Corner
Starbucks
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
76th St & Broadmoor Ave Area Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Alaska 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 Alaska home (around $593,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $107k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,997 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,997/mo | $106,598 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,601/mo | $122,690 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,804/mo | $128,100 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$74K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$197K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Alaska, 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
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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 ~6,271 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
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 since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Alaska 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
Aletitude Ale House
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(5)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Questions about Alaska? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Frequently asked about Alaska
- What do homes cost in Alaska?
- The median home value in Alaska is about $593,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alaska housing market?
- there are 17 homes for sale in Alaska right now, and 46 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alaska?
- Alaska is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Alaska walkable?
- Alaska scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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