Glen Valley Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $466K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
...and Glen Valley Estates sits right in that pocket where you've got room to breathe but nothing's actually far away—59 acres of platted land where homes run around $439K and the whole setup feels deliberately unhurried without pretending you're remote. The airport is ten minutes off, downtown Grand Rapids about half an hour, which means you're close enough to the city's pull but not living in its exhaust. A grocery store is a short walk, restaurants number in the dozens within a mile, and Emmons Lake sits less than half a mile away if you're the type to keep a kayak in the garage. North Shore Park is right there too, one of four parks within a mile, which is the kind of casual abundance that doesn't announce itself but definitely gets used. Schools here fall under Caledonia Community Schools, and the subdivision itself anchors that 92nd Street and Kraft Avenue corridor—the part of the area where subdivision living actually makes sense: structured but not sterile, developed but not overcooked.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.8 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$466K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- North Shore Park Trail: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Glen Valley Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,165/mo
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10 homes sold in Glen Valley Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
North Shore Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Paradise Pizza
Essentials
Family Tavern
North Shore Park
Emmons Lake
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
North Shore Park Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Glen Valley Estates 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 Valley Estates home (around $466,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,101 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,101/mo | $82,698 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,570/mo | $95,211 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,727/mo | $99,395 |
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.
Homeowners Association
GLEN VALLEY PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Managed by BVW Property Management (332 E. Lakewood Blvd Ste 400, Holland MI 49424 / PO Box 2397, Holland MI 49422)
Source: bexrealty.com · unconfirmed
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 Estates 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
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)
Caledonia Lakeside Park Trail
Bike Path
North Shore Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
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 Estates
- What do homes cost in Glen Valley Estates?
- The median home value in Glen Valley Estates is about $466,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Glen Valley Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Glen Valley Estates right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Glen Valley Estates?
- Glen Valley Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Glen Valley Estates walkable?
- Glen Valley Estates scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.