Elm Dells
Space and nature
Median $238K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.3/10
Elm Dells spreads across 27 acres of West Michigan land where the horizon opens up—cornfields and orchards stretch beyond the subdivision's edges. Lots here average just over an acre, which means room to breathe; homes run around $238K, and you're roughly 29 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. The nearest grocer is about five miles out, a trade-off for the space, and Long Lake sits 0.7 miles away if you want a quicker nature fix. Kent City Community Schools serves the area. It's the kind of place where you're buying land as much as you're buying a house—rural enough to matter, close enough to not feel stranded.
Why people love it here
1.1 acre avg lots
- 19 homes
Near the water
- Long Lake — 0.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- North Country National Scenic Trail: 5 min drive
- Howard Christensen Nature Center: 9 min drive
$238K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Elm Dells
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,613/mo
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Est. Home Value
$238K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.91 ac
0.46 ac – 4.1 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.7 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
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Frequently asked about Elm Dells
- What do homes cost in Elm Dells?
- The median home value in Elm Dells is about $237,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Elm Dells?
- Elm Dells is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Elm Dells walkable?
- Elm Dells scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.