Crystal Downes
Solid value in a growing area
Median $460K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.2/10
Life here moves at the speed of proximity—a nearby park is two minutes on foot, the grocery is closer still, and restaurants number in the dozens within walking distance, with coffee shops a short stroll away. The subdivision itself spreads across 23 acres with lots averaging a third of an acre, the kind of footprint that lets you know your surroundings without feeling cramped. Homes run around $476K, and Kentwood Public Schools serves the area. If you need to get somewhere farther—downtown Grand Rapids sits about 17 minutes away, Gerald R. Ford airport about 13—the drives are straightforward. What makes the daily routine different is how much you don't have to plan: transit stops at your doorstep, and when you need to eat or pick up milk, you're already there.
Why people love it here
$460K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 8 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
14,566 sq ft avg lots
- 55 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Crystal Downes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$460K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
55
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.25 ac – 0.65 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
The Red Geranium Cafe
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Unnamed park
Crystal Springs East Community Park Playground
Providence Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Crystal Downes 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 Crystal Downes home (around $460,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,060 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,060/mo | $81,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,523/mo | $93,934 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,677/mo | $98,063 |
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 Crystal Downes 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
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Fast Food
Wingstop
Restaurant
The Red Geranium Cafe
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Crystal Downes
- What do homes cost in Crystal Downes?
- The median home value in Crystal Downes is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal Downes housing market?
- no homes are listed in Crystal Downes right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crystal Downes?
- Crystal Downes is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Crystal Downes walkable?
- Crystal Downes scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.