Kennedys Add. Area
Strong schools draw families here
4 homes for sale·Median $416K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 8.2/10
You're driving through rolling terrain dotted with 1900s farmhouses, newer ranch homes on generous lots, and the occasional turn-of-the-century manor sitting high on a hill—the kind of landscape where two acres feels normal and a half-mile between neighbors doesn't. A grocery is a quick walk away, and restaurants and coffee are essentially at your front door, yet you're still close enough to farmland that the township's rural character doesn't feel like a performance. The Caledonia Community Schools serve the area, and Caledonia Township itself sits just 20 minutes from downtown while remaining genuinely rural—a rare balance that makes the 29-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids feel like a choice rather than a necessity. Gerald R. Ford airport is 15 minutes south. Within a mile, you've got a handful of groceries and around 30 dining spots; nearby Duncan Lake offers public water access for the occasional outing. The farmland and wooded lots are the real draw—space that doesn't apologize for itself.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$416K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Duncan Lake Public Access: 9 min bike
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 4 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kennedys Add. Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,826/mo
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11 homes sold in Kennedys Add. Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duncan Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fricano's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Family Tavern
Duncan Lake Public Access
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Duncan Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Crime in Kennedys Add. 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 Kennedys Add. Area home (around $416,285) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,769 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,769/mo | $73,835 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,188/mo | $85,008 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,328/mo | $88,743 |
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.
Who actually lends in Kennedys Add. 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
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,264 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Kennedys Add. 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Rossana's Table
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Cobblestone Plaza and Banquet Center
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Kennedys Add. Area
- What do homes cost in Kennedys Add. Area?
- The median home value in Kennedys Add. Area is about $416,285. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kennedys Add. Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Kennedys Add. Area right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kennedys Add. Area?
- Kennedys Add. Area is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Kennedys Add. Area walkable?
- Kennedys Add. Area scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
