Homestead Hills
Solid value in a growing area
Median $480K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.0/10
The subdivision spreads across thirty-three acres with the kind of flat, orderly grid that makes getting around feel straightforward. Homes here run around $440K, and the draw is proximity—Gerald R. Ford airport sits fifteen minutes away, downtown Grand Rapids just under eighteen. You're embedded in the Crystal Springs Plat Area, where the immediate surroundings offer what you'd expect from a West Michigan platted community: four parks within a mile, seventy-eight restaurants within the same radius, and a grocery store just down the road.
Why people love it here
$480K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Homestead Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cross Creek Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
StoneWater Country Club
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK Playground
Providence Lake
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Homestead Hills 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 Homestead Hills home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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
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 · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Homestead Hills 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
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Cross Creek Charter Academy
School
Countryside Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Homestead Hills
- What do homes cost in Homestead Hills?
- The median home value in Homestead Hills is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Homestead Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Homestead Hills right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Homestead Hills?
- Homestead Hills is served by Cross Creek Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Homestead Hills walkable?
- Homestead Hills scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.