Dutton Preserve
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $677K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.2/10
The walking path that connects directly to the brand-new Dutton Elementary School might seem like a small thing until you realize it means your morning routine doesn't require a car negotiation with a five-year-old. Dutton Preserve is a 44-home development on 30 acres in Caledonia, with eight acres of green space, a playground, and enough preserved trees to make the place feel less like a subdivision and more like something that happened to have homes built in it. The first residents should be moving in by spring 2026, built by JTB Homes and Interra Homes, which means this is still very much a work in progress, not an established community where the welcome wagon arrives with casserole. Location-wise, you're about 22 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly eight minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport if you need to get anywhere fast. A coffee shop is about 1.5 miles away, groceries sit at 2.4 miles, and you'll find restaurants within 1.4 miles for when cooking feels like too much work. Future bike path expansion along 76th Street is already in the works, which beats the alternative of watching development happen to you rather than with you.
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Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.5 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$677K median
- 2 recent sales
Dues and sales at Dutton Preserve
From the MLSPeople report an HOA fee of $54 a month.
Based on 6 listings in this development, most recently September 2026. Dues are set by the association and change over time — confirm the current amount and what it covers before you rely on it.
Sale prices ran from $661,025 to $692,183.
Closed sales recorded in the MLS, most recently April 2026. Past sales are not a valuation of any particular home.
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Median home price in Dutton Preserve
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,593/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$677K
2 recent sales
Complex Size
31.3 ac
Expected Rent
$550/mo
$500 – $625 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
PizzaForno
+1 more
Starbucks
Railtown Brewing Company
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
44th/Patterson (WB)
Meijer Pharmacy
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Dutton Preserve 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 Preserve home (around $676,604) at today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,695 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,695/mo | $125,191 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,400/mo | $143,997 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,640/mo | $150,393 |
Estimates use a 7.03% 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
Dutton Preserve Condominium Association (Site Condominium PUD)
Managed by Developed by JTB Homes / Interra Homes
Source: jtbhomes.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,285 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia Township · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Dutton Preserve 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
Lepard Preserve
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
PizzaForno
Restaurant
Low N Slow Taco Co
Restaurant
Taco John's
Fast Food
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Dutton Preserve
- What do homes cost in Dutton Preserve?
- The median home value in Dutton Preserve is about $676,604. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dutton Preserve housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Dutton Preserve right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dutton Preserve?
- Dutton Preserve is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Dutton Preserve walkable?
- Dutton Preserve scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.