Golfside Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $537K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 8.2/10
You're sitting right on the fifth green of Broadmoor Country Club, looking out at open fairways and the occasional horse grazing across neighboring property. That's the view you wake up to in Golfside Meadows—fifty acres of residential land just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, set back enough that you feel removed from the hustle but close enough that nothing's far away. Each lot averages just over half an acre, giving you real space without sprawl, and homes here typically run around six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars. The whole community sits within Caledonia Community Schools, and you're about nine minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport if you need it.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$537K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Golfside Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,646/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$537K
2 recent sales
Units
67
Complex Size
49.9 ac
67 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
PizzaForno
+1 more
Starbucks
Railtown Brewing Company
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
44th/Patterson (WB)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Golfside Meadows 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 Golfside Meadows home (around $537,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,572 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,572/mo | $95,246 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,112/mo | $109,658 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,293/mo | $114,477 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,285 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 Golfside Meadows 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
Lepard Preserve
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
PizzaForno
Restaurant
Low N Slow Taco Co
Restaurant
Taco John's
Fast Food
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Golfside Meadows
- What do homes cost in Golfside Meadows?
- The median home value in Golfside Meadows is about $537,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Golfside Meadows housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Golfside Meadows right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Golfside Meadows?
- Golfside Meadows is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Golfside Meadows walkable?
- Golfside Meadows scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.