Copper Greens
Strong schools draw families here
Median $790K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 9.0/10
What makes the daily routine different here is the space itself—44 acres that feel genuinely yours, with lots averaging over two acres each. You're not hearing neighbors through walls or navigating shared driveways; there's room to breathe and think, the kind of quiet that comes from actual distance rather than soundproofing. The condo design means you're not managing acres of lawn either, which matters when you'd rather spend a Saturday morning doing something other than mowing. Downtown Grand Rapids is about twenty minutes away when you want it, and Gerald R. Ford Airport sits just fifteen minutes south, so you're not trading access for space—you're getting both. The nearest grocery runs about three and a half miles, and Prairie Wolf Park is a short drive at just over a mile and a half if you need green space beyond your own property. Homes here run around $766K, and they're part of the Cross Creek Charter Academy school district, situated in the Hanna Lake Ave & 100th St area. It's the kind of place where you can own land without the obligations that usually come with it, where condo living doesn't mean compromise.
Why people love it here
$790K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Copper Greens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,363/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Median Sale Price
$790K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
18
Complex Size
44.5 ac
18 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Cooks Drive In
Railtown Brewing Company
Prairie Wolf Park
+1 more
Playground in The Fairways
+1 more
Inidan Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dutton Shadyside Park Trail
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
Meijer Pharmacy
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Copper Greens 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 Greens home (around $790,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $140k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,255 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,255/mo | $140,120 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,050/mo | $161,322 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,315/mo | $168,412 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Copper Greens 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
Prairie Wolf Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Cooks Hot Dog Drive In
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Countryside Elementary School
School
Blain School
Dutton School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Prairie Wolf Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park
Crystal Springs East Community Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Copper Greens
- What do homes cost in Copper Greens?
- The median home value in Copper Greens is about $790,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Copper Greens?
- Copper Greens is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Copper Greens walkable?
- Copper Greens scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.