Lafayette Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 5.1/10
Sitting in the Ted Breen Plat Extension Area, Lafayette Acres spreads across 56 acres of subdivision lots averaging 0.40 acres each—modest parcels with modest prices around $278K, the kind of neighborhood where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 15 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (also about 15 minutes) without feeling hemmed in by either. A grocery store and a few restaurants are roughly a ten-minute walk away, and there's a transit stop within seven minutes on foot if you need it. Creekside County Park sits about a thirteen-minute walk out, with three parks total within a mile. The area feeds into Kentwood Public Schools, and between the immediate walkability to essentials and the proximity to both the metro core and the airport, this is the kind of place where you get practical access without paying for the view.
Why people love it here
$315K median
- 1 recent sale
17,372 sq ft avg lots
- 116 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lafayette Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$315K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
116
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
653 sq ft – 0.84 ac
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
Save-A-Lot
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Creekside Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Lafayette Acres 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 Lafayette Acres home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Lafayette Acres 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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Russ's
Restaurant
Russ' Restaurant
Restaurant
Full Plate Cafe LLC
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lafayette Acres
- What do homes cost in Lafayette Acres?
- The median home value in Lafayette Acres is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lafayette Acres housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Lafayette Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lafayette Acres?
- Lafayette Acres is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Lafayette Acres walkable?
- Lafayette Acres scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.