Blackstone
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $543K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 10.0/10
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
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 11 min bike
- Campau Lake Public Access: 12 min bike
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$543K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Blackstone
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,683/mo
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School District: Caledonia Community Schools
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
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Kindred Roots Cafe
Alto Bar
Campau Lake Public Access
Unnamed playground
Campau Lake
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Campau Lake Launch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Blackstone 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 Blackstone home (around $542,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $96k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,608 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,608/mo | $96,222 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,154/mo | $110,781 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,337/mo | $115,650 |
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
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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,337 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
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: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Blackstone 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(1)
Meijer
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Blackstone
- What do homes cost in Blackstone?
- The median home value in Blackstone is about $542,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Blackstone housing market?
- no homes are listed in Blackstone right now, and 4 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.