Dutton
Strong schools draw families here
Median $415K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 6.2/10
Out here, the old railroad line became a walking trail—the Paul Henry stretches across 32 acres of open space, connecting neighborhoods built around what used to be Hammond Station back when the trains ran through. The area's roots run deep to the 1870s, and you'll still find original buildings from that railroad era along Hammond Avenue, now mixed in with newer developments like Bretonfield Preserve and Bailey's Grove, where contemporary ranch and colonial homes sit on wooded lots with walkout basements and enough space to spread out. Shopping and dining are close—minutes to downtown or toward Gaines charter township, and commutes tend to be short, which matters when you're working locally. There's a mix of what's longstanding and what's being built, all of it grounded in that small-town character where people tinker with their yards, work on cars, and actually know the history beneath their feet.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.5 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$415K median
- 189 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 10 min walk
- Dutton Shadyside Park: 7 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Dutton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
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189 homes sold in Dutton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Cooks Drive In
Cooks Hot Dog Drive In
Railtown Brewing Company
Dutton Shadyside Park
Unnamed playground
Kraft Lake
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Blue's Gym
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Dutton 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 Dutton home (around $414,900) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,797 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,797/mo | $74,583 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,219/mo | $85,842 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,361/mo | $89,627 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
15 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$78K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dutton, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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 ~6,276 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 Dutton 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.
🛒 Grocery(24)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
PizzaForno
Restaurant
Fast Food
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☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(12)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(7)
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👶 Childcare(3)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Dutton
- What do homes cost in Dutton?
- The median home value in Dutton is about $414,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dutton housing market?
- there are 50 homes for sale in Dutton right now, and 189 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dutton?
- Dutton is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Dutton walkable?
- Dutton scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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