Jon Hazeltine
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Celadon New Town
The Best Place on Earth
Median $385K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 9.0/10
Leffingwell Avenue curves through a 20-acre pocket of brick contemporary homes where a saltwater pool, wine shop, and summer concert series amphitheater sit alongside the everyday stuff—a dog park, community garden, ice rink. This is Celadon New Town, styled on the idea that a condo community could actually feel like a town, which means Licari's Italian restaurant is steps away, the grocery is a four-minute walk, and you're surrounded by 179 restaurants within a mile. The deadpan part: it mostly works. A grocery run doesn't require a car. Your dog has a dedicated park. Concert nights happen.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Eastern High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$385K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Township Park: 8 min bike
- Grand Rapids Township Trails: 9 min bike
Jon's pickLicari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
The best pizza in all the world
Videos from Celadon New Town
3 videos
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Celadon New Town
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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9 homes sold in Celadon New Town this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$385K
9 sales in last 12mo
Units
132
Complex Size
20.3 ac
132 units
Aldi
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Starbucks Coffee Company
Oscars
Grand Rapids Township Park
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
KCTC Dr/Knapp (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
Crime in Celadon New Town 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 Celadon New Town home (around $385,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,561 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,561/mo | $68,287 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,948/mo | $78,619 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,078/mo | $82,074 |
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
CELADON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC (a.k.a. Celadon New Town Condominium Association)
Source: yellowpages.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Celadon New Town 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
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Herb & Fire - Celebration
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
Barnes & Noble
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Kent Intermediate School District
Orchard View Elementary School
School
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Celadon New Town
- What do homes cost in Celadon New Town?
- The median home value in Celadon New Town is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Celadon New Town housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Celadon New Town right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Celadon New Town?
- Celadon New Town is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Celadon New Town walkable?
- Celadon New Town scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
