Crystal View Villas
Solid value in a growing area
Median $445K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
If you're imagining golf course living without the fuss of a big estate, this is the move. Stand-alone condos tucked within StoneWater Country Club—you get your own space with the association handling yard work and driveway maintenance, which is honestly the dream if you hate yardwork. Units range from about 1,500 to 3,400 square feet with 3 or 4 bedrooms, contemporary ranch-style architecture, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, and decks overlooking the greens, fairways, and ponds. The course itself was rated a top 10 when it opened in 1989. Homes here run around $527K. Downtown Grand Rapids is 17 minutes away; Gerald R. Ford airport is just under 13 minutes, so you're not isolated but you're not in the thick of it either.
Why people love it here
$445K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Jet's Pizza: 9 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Crystal View Villas
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,021/mo
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3 homes sold in Crystal View Villas this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$445K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
79
Complex Size
19.5 ac
79 units
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
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
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 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Crystal View Villas 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 View Villas home (around $445,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,960 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,960/mo | $78,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,408/mo | $90,871 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,557/mo | $94,865 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Crystal View Villa Association
Source: crystalspringsinfo.com
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 View Villas 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
The Red Geranium Cafe
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
School
+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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Crystal View Villas
- What do homes cost in Crystal View Villas?
- The median home value in Crystal View Villas is about $445,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal View Villas housing market?
- no homes are listed in Crystal View Villas right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crystal View Villas?
- Crystal View Villas is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Crystal View Villas walkable?
- Crystal View Villas scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.