Copper Corner
Strong schools draw families here
Median $440K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.2/10
What surprises people most about Copper Corner is that a forty-acre condo community can feel this roomy—each lot averages a quarter acre, which means you're not stacked on top of your neighbors the way you'd expect. The median home value sits around $558K, and you're just under eight minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, a detail that matters if you're tired of sitting in traffic before a flight. Downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty-four minutes away when you actually want to go there. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and you'll find twelve restaurants within a mile, plus a coffee shop at 1.2 miles—close enough that you won't feel marooned. Lepard Preserve is a ten-minute walk if you need green space, and there are two parks within a mile. The grocery store is 2.1 miles out, which is the one trade-off: you're not walking to milk and bread, but you're not far enough away that it matters much. It's the kind of place where you get actual land, real proximity to the airport, and enough nearby food and parks to not feel like you're choosing between convenience and breathing room.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.5 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$440K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 13 min walk
- 76th St & Broadmoor Ave Area Trail: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Copper Corner
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,987/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$440K
1 recent sale
Units
57
Complex Size
40.3 ac
57 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lepard Preserve
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Low N Slow Taco Co
+1 more
Starbucks
Family Tavern
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
44th/Patterson (WB)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Copper Corner 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 Copper Corner home (around $440,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,927 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,927/mo | $78,042 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,369/mo | $89,850 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,517/mo | $93,799 |
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
Copper Corner Condominium Association
Source: businesswiki.info
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,285 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Copper Corner 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Taco John's
Fast Food
Low N Slow Taco Co
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
76th St & Broadmoor Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(9)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Copper Corner
- What do homes cost in Copper Corner?
- The median home value in Copper Corner is about $440,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Copper Corner housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Copper Corner right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Copper Corner?
- Copper Corner is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Copper Corner walkable?
- Copper Corner scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.