Jones & Taffee Addition
Surrounded by nature
Median $266K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 6.5/10
Mornings here feel different—the Thornapple River runs at the edge of your backyard, and you can walk to the grocery or a restaurant in minutes without feeling like you've left a neighborhood behind. The area sits close enough to downtown Hastings that shops and dining don't require a drive, yet quiet dead-end streets and wooded trails keep things removed from the bustle. Tyden Park is right there, accessible by foot or a short walk across a bridge, and the river itself becomes part of daily life for those with frontage—walkout decks overlooking water and tree-lined banks, the occasional deer or wild turkey in the woods. Ranch homes dominate the subdivision, many recently updated with new kitchens and fireplaces, full basements ready for finishing, and that particular luxury of a private backyard where the view stops at nature rather than a neighbor's fence.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Carter Lake — 1.3 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Hastings Riverwalk: 2 min walk
- Tyden Park: 5 min walk
Very walkable
- Hastings Riverwalk: 2 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 6 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Jones & Taffee Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,809/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tyden Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Pizza Hut
+1 more
State Grounds Coffee House
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Tyden Park
+1 more
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Carter Lake
+1 more
Hastings Riverwalk
Hastings Dog Park
Grit Strength Systems
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Crime in Jones & Taffee Addition 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Jones & Taffee Addition home (around $266,400) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,772 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,772/mo | $47,251 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,040/mo | $54,400 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,130/mo | $56,791 |
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.
Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,366 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Jones & Taffee Addition 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Central School
Northeastern School
Hastings High School
School
Chidester School
Little Brick School
+11 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Jones & Taffee Addition
- What do homes cost in Jones & Taffee Addition?
- The median home value in Jones & Taffee Addition is about $266,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jones & Taffee Addition housing market?
- no homes are listed in Jones & Taffee Addition right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jones & Taffee Addition?
- Jones & Taffee Addition is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Jones & Taffee Addition walkable?
- Jones & Taffee Addition scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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