Driftwood Acres Subdivision
Strong schools draw families here
Median $535K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 9.0/10
It's a modest 21-acre subdivision where lots average around 0.44 acres—plenty of green around you without feeling sprawling. Homes here run around $520K, and you're looking at a 14-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford airport or about 17 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, which matters if you're commuting. There's a grocery store about a mile and a half away and a restaurant not much farther, plus Crystal Springs East Community Park is a 10-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs. Cross Creek Charter Academy serves the area, and you've got 18 grocery stores within a couple miles, so you're not short on options when you need them.
Why people love it here
$535K median
- 1 recent sale
19,319 sq ft avg lots
- 35 homes
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Median home price in Driftwood Acres Subdivision
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,632/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Recent Sale Price
$535K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.41 ac
0.32 ac – 0.76 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
StoneWater Country Club
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Crystals Springs East Community Park
+1 more
Crystals Springs East Community Park 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
Crime in Driftwood Acres Subdivision 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 Driftwood Acres Subdivision home (around $535,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,558 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,558/mo | $94,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,097/mo | $109,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,277/mo | $114,051 |
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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 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 Driftwood Acres Subdivision 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
Crystals Springs East Community Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 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(21)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Countryside Elementary School
School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Crystals Springs East Community Park
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Prairie Wolf Park
+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(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Driftwood Acres Subdivision
- What do homes cost in Driftwood Acres Subdivision?
- The median home value in Driftwood Acres Subdivision is about $535,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Driftwood Acres Subdivision housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Driftwood Acres Subdivision right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Driftwood Acres Subdivision?
- Driftwood Acres Subdivision is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Driftwood Acres Subdivision walkable?
- Driftwood Acres Subdivision scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.