Hartman Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $378K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 5.1/10
Hartman Estates spreads across 41 acres of clean, orderly streets lined with single-family homes running around $374K. The subdivision sits just over 12 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport and about 18 minutes south to downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the city without being in it. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area. The neighborhood has real access to what you'd actually use—66 restaurants within a mile, 18 grocery stores within two, and Crystal Springs East Community Park a short walk away. Four parks sit within walking distance, and there's transit access nearby when you need it. Homes tend to move steadily here, and the whole feel is straightforward suburban living without the sprawl fatigue.
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Why people love it here
$378K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hartman Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,563/mo
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8 homes sold in Hartman Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$378K
8 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$2,375/mo
$2,100 – $2,650 · wider-area estimate
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jet's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
FireRock Grille
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Crystal Springs East Community Park Playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Hartman 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 Hartman Estates home (around $377,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,543 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,543/mo | $67,806 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,927/mo | $78,044 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,056/mo | $81,485 |
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 ~6,273 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 Hartman 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
Crystal Springs East Community Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Fast Food
Wingstop
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Hartman Estates
- What do homes cost in Hartman Estates?
- The median home value in Hartman Estates is about $377,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hartman Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hartman Estates right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hartman Estates?
- Hartman Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Hartman Estates walkable?
- Hartman Estates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.