Campus Estates Area

Life here moves at a different pace than the city center, but not because you're far from it—downtown Grand Rapids sits about 19 minutes away, and the airport is under 12 minutes. Campus Estates feels suburban in scale, spread across 438 acres with room to breathe, yet groceries, coffee, and restaurants are all within steps, and a transit stop sits nearby for those who need it. There are 108 restaurants and 30 grocery stores within a mile or two, so despite the neighborhood's residential character, you're not sacrificing convenience. Homes here run around $321K, placing them within reach for people serious about staying put, and you're covered by Kentwood Public Schools. Three parks sit within walking distance, with an unnamed park just a 10-minute walk away. Gaines Charter Township itself is steady and growing, friendly to development without feeling overdone—the kind of place where new construction blends into existing residential fabric rather than transforming it.