Kettle Preserve
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $575K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 10.0/10
The lake is what stays with you—Kettle Lake sits just over half a mile away, close enough that you can plan a morning around it without leaving early. This 26-acre condo community lives in that sweet spot where you're still genuinely suburban, with traditional homes and plenty of green space, but you're not far from what matters: a restaurant is practically next door (18 within walking distance if you explore), three parks sit within a mile, and the nearest boat launch at Campau Lake is less than a mile away if water is your thing. Getting to Gerald R. Ford airport takes about 12 minutes, and downtown Grand Rapids runs closer to 26 minutes, which means commuting feels manageable without feeling like you're living on the edge of everything. The trade-off is that serious grocery shopping means a drive—the nearest supermarket is 3.7 miles out—but that's the kind of detail that matters less once you realize how walkable the immediate surroundings actually are.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 0.5 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 6 min bike
- Ruehs Park: 12 min bike
$575K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kettle Preserve
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,903/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.5 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Nighthawk
+1 more
Essentials
Saskatoon Golf Club
+1 more
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Kettle Preserve 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 Kettle Preserve home (around $574,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $102k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,824 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,824/mo | $101,969 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,402/mo | $117,398 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,596/mo | $122,557 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Kettle Preserve
New 63-site JTB/Interra community; developer-controlled.
Managed by JTB Homes / Interra Homes (developer-managed)
Source: jtbhomes.com · unconfirmed
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,271 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Kettle Preserve 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(9)
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Alto Bar
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Kettle Preserve
- What do homes cost in Kettle Preserve?
- The median home value in Kettle Preserve is about $574,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kettle Preserve housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Kettle Preserve right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kettle Preserve?
- Kettle Preserve is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Kettle Preserve walkable?
- Kettle Preserve scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.