Avalon Pointe
Solid value in a growing area
Median $390K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.2/10
Sunset hits this 26-acre subdivision best, when the ranch homes catch that golden light and the whole place feels settled in for the evening. Avalon Pointe sits in the 68th and 60th Street corridor, where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about 20 minutes by car—that you don't feel isolated, yet far enough out that the lots breathe a little. Homes run around $390K, and they're straightforward ranches built to last, the kind of stock that tends to hold value in this part of town. You've got nearly 50 restaurants within a mile, so weeknight dinner options aren't sparse, and a grocery store is roughly a 12-minute walk away when you need milk in a pinch. Gerald R. Ford airport is just over 12 minutes out, which matters if you travel for work. Kentwood Public Schools handles the K–12 side. It's not flashy—it's competent, low-key living in a place that doesn't try too hard to be something else.
Why people love it here
$390K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Avalon Pointe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,647/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
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
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 Avalon Pointe 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 Avalon Pointe home (around $389,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,156 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,986/mo | $79,620 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,117/mo | $83,119 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Avalon Pointe
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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 Avalon Pointe 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Avalon Pointe
- What do homes cost in Avalon Pointe?
- The median home value in Avalon Pointe is about $389,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Avalon Pointe housing market?
- no homes are listed in Avalon Pointe right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Avalon Pointe?
- Avalon Pointe is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Avalon Pointe walkable?
- Avalon Pointe scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.