Cornerstone Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $421K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.1/10
The driveway slopes up toward homes set back from the road—a small, deliberate feel for a 15-acre subdivision where lots average a third of an acre. Cornerstone Estates sits where Hanna Lake Avenue meets 76th Street, close enough to Gerald R. Ford airport that a 12-minute drive gets you there, and downtown Grand Rapids is 17 minutes south. Homes here run around $457K and fall within Kentwood Public Schools.
Why people love it here
$421K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- 0 places within a 10 min walk
14,488 sq ft avg lots
- 36 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cornerstone Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,858/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$421K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
36
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.24 ac – 0.47 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jet's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
FireRock Grille
Unnamed park
Crystal Springs East Community Park Playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Cornerstone Estates 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 Cornerstone Estates home (around $421,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,800 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,800/mo | $74,672 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,224/mo | $85,970 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,366/mo | $89,749 |
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
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Cornerstone Estates 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
Crystal Springs East Community Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Cornerstone Estates
- What do homes cost in Cornerstone Estates?
- The median home value in Cornerstone Estates is about $421,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cornerstone Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cornerstone Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cornerstone Estates?
- Cornerstone Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Cornerstone Estates walkable?
- Cornerstone Estates scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.