Glen Hollow
Strong schools draw families here
Median $425K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 9.0/10
So the real draw here is the space—23 acres of residential land carved out where you're still close enough to everything but far enough that you don't feel like you're stacked on top of anybody. Homes run around the mid-$300s, and you're looking at Kentwood Public Schools for the kids. Gerald R. Ford airport is just 11 minutes away, which makes those early morning flights a lot less painful than you'd think.
Why people love it here
$425K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Glen Hollow
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,885/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
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
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
M-6 Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Glen Hollow 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 Glen Hollow home (around $425,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,827 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,827/mo | $75,381 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,255/mo | $86,787 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,398/mo | $90,601 |
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
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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 ~6,276 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 Glen Hollow 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
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Glen Hollow
- What do homes cost in Glen Hollow?
- The median home value in Glen Hollow is about $425,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Glen Hollow?
- Glen Hollow is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Glen Hollow walkable?
- Glen Hollow scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.