Charleson Heights Addition No. 1
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $321K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 6.8/10
What surprises most people about this area is how close you actually are to downtown amenities without feeling like you're in the thick of it—a 2-minute walk gets you to restaurants, and there are nine within a mile, but the neighborhood itself stays low-key with eight parks in a one-mile radius and East Bank Riverfront Park just six minutes on foot. The recent sales here tell the story: custom homes on reasonable lots with mature trees, fenced yards, updated systems (new roofs, furnaces, HVAC in the last few years), and the kind of outdoor space people actually use—decks, fire pits, storage barns. You're looking at solid, well-maintained inventory with an eye toward the practical: covered gutters, brick patios, low-maintenance landscaping. Being about 20 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport and 35 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids means you're not isolated, but the neighborhood itself reads like a quieter edge of the region—tree-lined, with walkable access to Middleville's downtown shops without the density of living directly in them.
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Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$321K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Charleson Heights Addition No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,179/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
China Kitchen
+1 more
Champs Bar
Wildwood Trails Park
+1 more
Playground on Patterson Rd
Hardwood Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Middleville Bark Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 home (around $321,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,658 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,363 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,289 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,309 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 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
East Bank Riverfront Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
School
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
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Frequently asked about Charleson Heights Addition No. 1
- What do homes cost in Charleson Heights Addition No. 1?
- The median home value in Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 is about $321,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Charleson Heights Addition No. 1?
- Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 walkable?
- Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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