Carpet Rose Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $642K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 8.5/10
Living here means your morning commute to Gerald R. Ford Airport takes just over ten minutes—handy if you travel regularly, less handy if you're sensitive to flight noise. Otherwise, you've got 46 acres of low-density condo living where each unit sits on roughly 2.3 acres, so there's actual breathing room between neighbors. That kind of space is rare in West Michigan once you get close enough to downtown Grand Rapids for a 20-minute drive. Homes here run around $547K, which lands you in a quieter pocket of the Hanna Lake Ave & 76th St Area without the density of city living. Caledonia Community Schools serves the community. You're about a 13-minute walk to the nearest restaurant, and there are a dozen more within a mile if you're not feeling picky. Dutton Shadyside County Park is a nine-minute walk away, and two parks sit within a mile, so if you want to get outside without loading up the car, that's doable. The nearest grocery store is 2.5 miles out, so you'll drive for regular shopping, but that's the trade-off for having land and quiet.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.7 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$642K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Carpet Rose Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,358/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$642K
1 recent sale
Units
18
Complex Size
46.2 ac
18 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Cooks Drive In
+1 more
Cooks Hot Dog Drive In
Railtown Brewing Company
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Dutton Shadyside Park Playground
Krafts Lake
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (WB)
Meijer Pharmacy
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Carpet Rose Estates 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 Carpet Rose Estates home (around $642,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $114k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,270 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,270/mo | $113,870 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,916/mo | $131,100 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,132/mo | $136,861 |
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
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$848/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,188 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
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: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Carpet Rose Estates 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
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
PizzaForno
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Dutton Shadyside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Carpet Rose Estates
- What do homes cost in Carpet Rose Estates?
- The median home value in Carpet Rose Estates is about $642,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Carpet Rose Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Carpet Rose Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Carpet Rose Estates?
- Carpet Rose Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Carpet Rose Estates walkable?
- Carpet Rose Estates scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.