Garbow Plat No. 2
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $370K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 10.0/10
Garbow Plat No. 2 spreads across 13 acres of modest residential land where lots hover around three-quarters of an acre each—plenty of space without the acreage burden that comes with outlying rural tracts. Homes here run around $363K, and you're roughly a 25-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids, though Gerald R. Ford Airport sits closer at 11.7 minutes away if you travel frequently. What anchors daily life is proximity: a restaurant sits a four-minute walk away, with 18 more within a mile, and Kettle Lake lies less than half a mile east for water access and fishing. Campau Lake's public boat launch is even closer at 0.6 miles, while a grocery store requires a short drive at 3.7 miles. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and the subdivision itself sits within Garbow Plat Area, a stable residential cluster in the region's quieter reaches. The trade-off is straightforward: suburban calm and land at the cost of short car trips for everyday errands.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 5 min bike
- Ruehs Park: 11 min bike
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
36,712 sq ft avg lots
- 13 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Garbow Plat No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.5 mi
Recent Sale Price
$370K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.92 ac
0.34 ac – 1.3 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Nighthawk
+1 more
Essentials
Saskatoon Golf Club
+1 more
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Garbow Plat No. 2 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 Garbow Plat No. 2 home (around $370,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,271 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 · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Garbow Plat No. 2 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Alto Bar
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Garbow Plat No. 2
- What do homes cost in Garbow Plat No. 2?
- The median home value in Garbow Plat No. 2 is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Garbow Plat No. 2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Garbow Plat No. 2 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Garbow Plat No. 2?
- Garbow Plat No. 2 is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Garbow Plat No. 2 walkable?
- Garbow Plat No. 2 scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.