Corinth Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Corinth Area is a neighborhood, part of Caledonia Community Schools and about 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $565,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $565K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
Life here starts with space—lots of it—and the kind of quiet that doesn't feel remote. The neighborhood spreads across nearly 8,000 acres with an average lot size of about 6 acres, which means your neighbors aren't borrowing your Wi-Fi or hearing your lawn mower at 7 a.m. Gerald R. Ford airport is under 15 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits roughly 20 minutes down the road, so you're close enough to everything but far enough from the noise. A restaurant is just a three-minute walk if you need takeout, and a dozen more are within a mile, while Prairie Wolf Park with its paved and natural trails anchors the area about 1.4 miles out. The neighborhood belongs to Gaines charter township, a place known for low taxes and steady development that balances suburban convenience with room to breathe—coffee shops and grocers are within 10 minutes, but acreage and privacy are the real draw. Cross Creek Charter Academy serves the area, and if you're the type to actually use your land, this is where that impulse gets rewarded.
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Why people love it here
3.8 acre avg lots
- 8 homes
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.1 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$565K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Corinth Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,836/mo
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17 homes sold in Corinth Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$565K
17 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Prairie Wolf Park
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,800/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Taco Bell
+1 more
Starbucks
Railtown Brewing Company
Prairie Wolf Park
+1 more
Playground in The Fairways
+1 more
Inidan Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dutton Shadyside Park Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Corinth Area 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 Corinth Area home (around $565,000) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $102k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,839 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,839/mo | $102,364 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,417/mo | $117,797 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,613/mo | $123,002 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$79K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$405K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Corinth Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
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: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Corinth Area 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
Prairie Wolf Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Maria's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
5 Lakes Brew Pub
Restaurant
Robinson’s Popcorn
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Lindt Chocolate Shop
Café
Lola Lee’s Coffee & Books
Café
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Blain School
Dutton School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(26)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+23 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Living in Corinth Area: the details
Is Corinth Area a good place to live?
Corinth Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Caledonia Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $565,000.
What does it cost to live in Corinth Area?
The typical home in Corinth Area goes for around $565,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Corinth Area
- What do homes cost in Corinth Area?
- The median home value in Corinth Area is about $565,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Corinth Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Corinth Area right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Corinth Area?
- Corinth Area is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Corinth Area walkable?
- Corinth Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
