Hammond Estates
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $369K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 9.0/10
Platted on just 5 acres in the Hanna Lake Ave & 76th St Area, Hammond Estates runs a tight grid of 0.26-acre lots where homes sit close enough that you're living with neighbors, not just near them. The median price hovers around $382K, and you're about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 11 minutes away, which matters if that's your commute. Dutton Shadyside Park is a 5-minute walk, and there are a dozen restaurants within a mile—most of them a reasonable stroll from home. Caledonia Community Schools handles education in the zone. It's the kind of place where density doesn't feel cramped because the intention was clear from the start: build a neighborhood, not a scattered collection of houses.
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Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.9 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$369K median
- 1 recent sale
11,461 sq ft avg lots
- 14 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Hammond Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,505/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$369K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.25 ac – 0.34 ac
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
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
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campbell Lake Launch
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Hammond 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 Hammond Estates home (around $369,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,485 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,485/mo | $66,279 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,861/mo | $76,286 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,650 |
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
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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hammond 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dutton Shadyside Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
PizzaForno
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
FireRock Grille
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about Hammond Estates
- What do homes cost in Hammond Estates?
- The median home value in Hammond Estates is about $369,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hammond Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hammond Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hammond Estates?
- Hammond Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Hammond Estates walkable?
- Hammond Estates scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.