Glen Valley Business Center No. 2
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
So you've got a 10-acre platted subdivision that punches well above its weight for logistics—Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 10 minutes away, which means if you're commuting that direction, you're barely awake before you're there. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 26 minutes out, far enough to feel separate but close enough that you're not sacrificing access to the city. Schools feed into Caledonia Community Schools, and the immediate surroundings are genuinely convenient: forty-some restaurants within a mile, a grocery store an 11-minute walk off, a dog park nine minutes away if your dog has opinions about your schedule. Emmons Lake is less than a mile south, Community Green is an easy walk, and there are four parks within a stone's throw. It's the kind of location where "running out" doesn't require a long drive, and that matters more than most people admit until they live it.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.5 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 3 min walk
- 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area Trail: 3 min walk
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Paradise Pizza
+1 more
Essentials
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
+1 more
Community Green
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Community Green
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Crime in Glen Valley Business Center 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 →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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 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 Glen Valley Business Center 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(10)
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
Bangkok Chef
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
92nd St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Glen Valley Business Center No. 2
- What schools serve Glen Valley Business Center No. 2?
- Glen Valley Business Center No. 2 is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Glen Valley Business Center No. 2 walkable?
- Glen Valley Business Center No. 2 scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.