Castle Villas
Solid value in a growing area
Median $230K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.2/10
The pond views from the end units here catch the light just right, especially from the 3-season porches that come on many of these condos—you get that sense of breathing room even though you're in a cul-de-sac setting. Most units run around 1,500 square feet with two or three bedrooms, and homes here average around $240K, which makes them genuinely accessible for someone stepping into ownership or looking to downsize. A lot of them have full basements ready to finish, so there's real potential if you're thinking ahead.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min bike
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Castle Villas
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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9 homes sold in Castle Villas this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$230K
9 sales in last 12mo
Units
81
Complex Size
13.8 ac
81 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Whole Foods Market
+1 more
JCDT Center – Gallery of Images
+1 more
Mahala Cafe Bar
+1 more
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
+1 more
Covenant Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Planet Fitness
32nd/Westminster (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Castle Villas 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 Castle Villas home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
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
Castle Villas Condominium Association
Source: remax.com · 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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Castle Villas 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(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
JCDT Center – Gallery of Images
Restaurant
Kikka Sushi
Restaurant
Paris Café & Deserts
Fast Food
El Arriero Restaurante Mexicano
Restaurant
Al-Bos
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Hamilton School
School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Stanaback Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Castle Villas
- What do homes cost in Castle Villas?
- The median home value in Castle Villas is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Castle Villas housing market?
- no homes are listed in Castle Villas right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Castle Villas?
- Castle Villas is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Castle Villas walkable?
- Castle Villas scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.