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Blackstone

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $545K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 10.0/10

🏙️14 mito Downtown GR
🏞️43 mito Lake Michigan

You're in Blackstone when your morning commute to downtown Grand Rapids is under thirty minutes, but your backyard feels genuinely removed from the rush. This 107-acre subdivision spreads across the Garbow Plat Area, with homes running around $555K and backed by Caledonia Community Schools. Campau Lake sits less than a mile away, close enough for a real weekend, and there's a cluster of eighteen restaurants within walking distance—so dinner out doesn't mean a drive.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Campau Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Campau Lake: 11 min bike
  • Campau Lake Public Access: 12 min bike
🎓Schools
100

Kettle Lake Elementary School

  • Elementary — 1.4 mi away
  • Caledonia
  • 6 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$545K median

  • 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Blackstone

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,700/mo

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Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Caledonia Community Schools

10Kettle Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 371 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
9Dutton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 266 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 7.0 mi
9Emmons Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 400 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 5.4 mi
8Duncan Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 679 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 6.1 mi
8Caledonia Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 312 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 6.0 mi
7Kraft Meadows Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 683 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 5.7 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Campau Lake Public Access

0.9 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Campau Lake

0.5 mi

Jade poortenga
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Jade poortenga
★★★★★5.0· 1 reviews
I worked with Jade Poortenga when we were buying our first home on Washington Avenue. She was super patient with all our questions, even the silly ones. Every time we called or texted, she responded right away. It felt like she was always i…Darin
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Frequently asked about Blackstone

What do homes cost in Blackstone?
The median home value in Blackstone is about $545,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Blackstone housing market?
no homes are listed in Blackstone right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Blackstone?
Blackstone is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
Is Blackstone walkable?
Blackstone scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026