Crystal Springs Plat No.5
Solid value in a growing area
Median $595K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 5.0/10
Young families and first-time buyers find their footing here, drawn by the reasonable home values around $305K and that quick commute of under 24 minutes to jobs across the area. You've got Creekside County Park less than a mile away for weekend outings, plus groceries and a coffee shop within easy reach—the kind of convenience that makes daily life feel manageable without the price tag of trendier neighborhoods. It's solidly residential Kentwood living where people settle in to build something real.
Why people love it here
$595K median
- 1 recent sale
18,095 sq ft avg lots
- 53 homes
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Median home price in Crystal Springs Plat No.5
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,039/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$595K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.32 ac – 0.71 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
StoneWater Country Club
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
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 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Crime in Crystal Springs Plat No.5 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 Plat No.5 home (around $595,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,986 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,986/mo | $106,286 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,588/mo | $122,349 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,790/mo | $127,735 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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 Springs Plat No.5 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
26
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 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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Frequently asked about Crystal Springs Plat No.5
- What do homes cost in Crystal Springs Plat No.5?
- The median home value in Crystal Springs Plat No.5 is about $595,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal Springs Plat No.5 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Crystal Springs Plat No.5 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 Springs Plat No.5?
- Crystal Springs Plat No.5 is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Crystal Springs Plat No.5 walkable?
- Crystal Springs Plat No.5 scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.