Culpepper Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $355K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 5.1/10
The moment you turn onto the quiet loop roads here, you feel the breathing room—twenty acres carved into half-acre lots where you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen window. Culpepper Acres sits just off M-6 near 68th Street, the kind of location that puts you fourteen minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport and sixteen from downtown Grand Rapids without requiring you to live on top of either one. Homes run around $379K and fall under Kentwood Public Schools.
Why people love it here
$355K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
19,685 sq ft avg lots
- 35 homes
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Culpepper Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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3 homes sold in Culpepper Acres this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$355K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.36 ac
0.25 ac – 2.1 ac
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
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
Save-A-Lot
Chick-fil-A
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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Bar Down Grill
Creekside Park
Creekside Park Playground
Providence Lake
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Interurban Trail
M-6 Pathway
Planet Fitness
Eastern/60th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Culpepper Acres 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 Culpepper Acres home (around $355,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,361 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,361/mo | $62,965 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,493 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,838/mo | $75,679 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Culpepper Acres 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
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
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🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bob Evans
Restaurant
Fast Food
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Restaurant
Peppino's
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(19)
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🍺 Bars(21)
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🏫 Schools(28)
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💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(8)
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(11)
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👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Culpepper Acres
- What do homes cost in Culpepper Acres?
- The median home value in Culpepper Acres is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Culpepper Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Culpepper Acres right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Culpepper Acres?
- Culpepper Acres is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Culpepper Acres walkable?
- Culpepper Acres scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.