Lakeview Villa
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $315K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 8.0/10
Early evening is when Lakeview Villa shows itself best—when the eight units glow warm against the cul-de-sac and the quiet feels deliberate rather than accidental. The community sits on 2 acres in Caledonia, just 12 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport and a 28-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to the city without living in it. Each condo runs over 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms, three full baths, and a main floor master suite, built solid with 2x6 construction and Anderson windows that actually keep the cold out—the kind of detail people notice in a Michigan winter. A finished walkout level gives the units real depth, and pets are welcome. The dining scene nearby is genuinely good; restaurants cluster within a mile, and a grocery store is a nine-minute walk. Caledonia Lakeside County Park sits just four minutes on foot from the units, part of a small constellation of five parks within a mile. Homes here run around $356K, and units rarely hit the market—when they do, it's usually because someone's moving away, not because they regret staying. The Caledonia Community Schools district serves the area, and for those who need to commute, M-6 Highway is nearby and accessible.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 3 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
$315K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Lakeview Villa
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
CALEDONIA LAKESIDE COUNTY PARK
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Rossana's Table
+1 more
Starbucks
Family Tavern
CALEDONIA LAKESIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
North Shore Park Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Crime in Lakeview Villa 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 Lakeview Villa 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
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 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 Lakeview Villa 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
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Lakeview Villa
- What do homes cost in Lakeview Villa?
- The median home value in Lakeview Villa is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeview Villa housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lakeview Villa right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeview Villa?
- Lakeview Villa is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Lakeview Villa walkable?
- Lakeview Villa scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.