Dutton Dales
Strong schools draw families here
Median $333K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
Dutton Dales feels like the kind of place where you can actually get somewhere without losing your mind—Gerald R. Ford airport is just over 10 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids hits around 19 minutes, which means you're close enough to the action without living in it. The subdivision itself is compact at 9 acres with modest lots (just under 0.4 acres each), and homes here run around $333K. You've got a dozen restaurants within a mile—no car required for dinner—plus 12 grocery stores in a 2-mile radius, so errands aren't a production. If you want to get outside, Dutton Shadyside Park is less than a mile away, and there's another park nearby too. The Caledonia Community Schools serve the area, and while it's a smaller footprint, you're really in the thick of the Hanna Lake Ave & 76th St Area, where things actually feel accessible.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.7 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$333K median
- Assessor estimate
17,128 sq ft avg lots
- 16 homes
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Median home price in Dutton Dales
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,261/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Est. Home Value
$333K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.39 ac
0.29 ac – 0.51 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Cooks Drive In
+1 more
Cooks Hot Dog Drive In
Railtown Brewing Company
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
M-6 Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell 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 Dales 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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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
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 Dutton Dales 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
Dutton Shadyside Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
FireRock Grille
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Dutton Dales
- What do homes cost in Dutton Dales?
- The median home value in Dutton Dales is about $333,025. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Dutton Dales?
- Dutton Dales is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Dutton Dales walkable?
- Dutton Dales scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.