Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area
Easy outdoor access
Median $367K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
You pull onto Cedar Springs Avenue and immediately feel the shift—one side opens into sprawling lots backed by woods, the other side has the hum of a small downtown where grocers, restaurants, and coffee shops sit within steps of the road. It's a place where you can own three acres and still walk to lunch, which is the kind of contradiction that makes sense once you're here. The area sits about thirty-four and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids via US-131, close enough to work in the city but far enough out that your property actually means something. Veterans Memorial Park and a couple of other green spaces anchor the neighborhood, and with sixty-five restaurants and ten groceries within a mile or two, you're not exactly roughing it—even though the character here is decidedly rural, defined by generous parcels, pole barns, and the kind of quiet that comes from land rather than planning. Schools feed into Creative Technologies Academy, and if you're thinking about the White Pine Trail or hunting ground or just a place where a detached garage might actually be bigger than your first apartment, this stretch of Solon township gives you room to breathe without abandoning convenience.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 6 min bike
- Cedar Springs Veterans Memorial Park: 6 min bike
$367K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,491/mo
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3 homes sold in Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cedar Springs Veterans Memorial Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Creative Technologies Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tri County Eagle 4467
Waller Lake
North Country Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Crime in Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area 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 Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area home (around $367,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,441 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,441/mo | $65,094 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,810/mo | $74,943 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,934/mo | $78,237 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$225K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$300K
Per listing
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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,317 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Solon · Source: solontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area 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.
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
Jose's Restaurant
Restaurant
The Red Bird Bistro & Grill
Restaurant
Sue's Kountry Kitchen
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
Impact Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
The Rustic Roof
Café
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Bar
Cedar Pub
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Creative Technologies Academy
White Creek School
Briggs School
Nelson Center School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area
- What do homes cost in Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area?
- The median home value in Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area is about $367,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area?
- Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area is served by Creative Technologies Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area walkable?
- Cedar Springs Ave & S Main St Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.