Crystal Springs
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Crystal Springs is a neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 9 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $405,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $405K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.4/10
Southeast of Grand Rapids, where 60th Street SE meets Kalamazoo Avenue SE, the streets wind around the 18 holes of the Stonewater Country Club golf course — and that course is where the name comes from. When the club opened in 1989, designed by Ernie Schrock, it was called Crystal Springs Country Club. It was later renamed Stonewater (now part of RedWater Golf), but the residential community that grew up around it kept the original name, which is why the neighborhood and the club go by different names today. Many of the homes back up to fairways, greens, and ponds, with addresses that reference specific holes. Kalamazoo Avenue runs through the middle as an internal line: homes to the west belong to the Crystal Springs Property Owners Association, while those on the east side also fall under The Village of Crystal Springs association.
Why people love it here
$405K median
- 42 sales in last 12mo
Explore Crystal Springs
Same name, different focus — Crystal Springs is also covered as:
- Crystal Springs Condo — condo details
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Median home price in Crystal Springs
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,749/mo
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42 homes sold in Crystal Springs this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale · Houses
$429K
20 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$304K
22 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Panda Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Railtown Brewing Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
M-6 Trail
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Crystal Springs 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 Springs home (around $405,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,730 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,730/mo | $72,803 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,142/mo | $83,793 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,281/mo | $87,489 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Crystal Springs, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Crystal Springs 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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in Crystal Springs: the details
Is Crystal Springs a good place to live?
Crystal Springs suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. The going price is around $405,000.
What does it cost to live in Crystal Springs?
Homes range from around $304,000 for condos to $429,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 42 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Crystal Springs
- What do homes cost in Crystal Springs?
- The median home value in Crystal Springs is about $405,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal Springs housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Crystal Springs right now, and 42 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crystal Springs?
- Crystal Springs is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Dutton Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Crystal Springs walkable?
- Crystal Springs scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
