Golden Valley Estates Condominium
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $653K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 10.0/10
If you've lived elsewhere and ended up choosing a condo here anyway, it's probably because 65 acres of genuinely spread-out living—with lots that average 2.17 acres—hits different when you're tired of density. There's room. The daily rhythm involves a short drive to coffee, a reasonable trip to dinner, and a commute to downtown Grand Rapids that hovers around 21 minutes, which in Michigan math is basically local. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 6.9 minutes away, so if you travel, you're not wasting an hour getting there. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area. Homes here run around $210K—traditional-style condos on acreage, which is the kind of deal West Michigan occasionally throws at people who know what they're looking for. Ruehs Park sits about 1.5 miles out if you want a formal green space; a restaurant is roughly 1.8 miles down the road, and a boat launch at Campau Lake is 2.8 miles, so water access exists without being footsteps from your front door. This is the kind of place where you're not paying for proximity to everything—you're paying for land, quiet, and the fact that you chose to be here instead of somewhere with more noise and less breathing room.
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Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$653K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Golden Valley Estates Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,430/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$653K
2 recent sales
Units
27
Complex Size
65.3 ac
27 units
Expected Rent
$2,375/mo
$2,075 – $2,650 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Panther Den
+1 more
The Hub Coffee
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
44th/Patterson (WB)
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Golden Valley Estates Condominium 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 Golden Valley Estates Condominium home (around $652,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $117k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,395 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,395/mo | $117,202 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,059/mo | $134,897 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,282/mo | $140,844 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,350 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Golden Valley Estates Condominium 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
Ruehs Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
Aletitude Ale House
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Kettle Lake School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Goldfish Swim School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(21)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+18 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(2)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
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Frequently asked about Golden Valley Estates Condominium
- What do homes cost in Golden Valley Estates Condominium?
- The median home value in Golden Valley Estates Condominium is about $652,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Golden Valley Estates Condominium housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Golden Valley Estates Condominium right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Golden Valley Estates Condominium?
- Golden Valley Estates Condominium is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Golden Valley Estates Condominium walkable?
- Golden Valley Estates Condominium scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.