Gaines
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Gaines is a township, part of Cross Creek Charter Academy and about 11 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $410,000.
67 homes for sale·Median $410K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 5.8/10
Tree-lined roads wind through Gaines Charter Township, where rural spacing meets suburban convenience just three miles south of downtown Grand Rapids. The character here comes from that particular Michigan blend: enough distance to breathe, enough proximity to skip the long commute. Prairie Wolf Park anchors the natural side of things, its forty-five acres of paved and natural-surface trails drawing people out year-round—spring is especially good, when apple blossoms blanket the whole place. New neighborhoods keep appearing as development steadily fills in the township, but the bones of the place remain spacious rather than cramped. Schools are served by Cross Creek Charter Academy, and low property taxes have long made this corner of Kent County attractive to people settling down here.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Green Lake — 1.0 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Prairie Wolf Park: 2 min drive
- Crystals Springs East Community Park: 12 min bike
$80K median household income
- $410K median · 263 sales in last 12mo
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263 homes sold in Gaines this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crystals Springs East Community Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
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Living in Gaines: the details
Is Gaines a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Gaines is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Cross Creek Charter Academy. Expect prices centered around $410,000.
What does it cost to live in Gaines?
The typical home in Gaines goes for around $410,000. There are 67 homes for sale here right now and 263 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Gaines
- What do homes cost in Gaines?
- The median home value in Gaines is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gaines housing market?
- there are 67 homes for sale in Gaines right now, and 263 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gaines?
- Gaines is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Gaines walkable?
- Gaines scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
