Listening Valley
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $465K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 10.0/10
You wake up here and the first thing that strikes you is space—each lot averages two-thirds of an acre, so there's real breathing room between homes that doesn't feel forced or sparse. The subdivision sits in the 68th St & Egan Ave Area, about 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with Gerald R. Ford airport just over 10 minutes away if you need it. There's a park within a 10-minute walk and eighteen restaurants within a mile, so you're not stranded when you want to eat out—yet the neighborhood itself feels more land-focused than commercial. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and if you're drawn to water, Campau Lake is just over a mile away with a boat launch nearby. Homes here run around $494K, and what you're really buying into is a 32-acre pocket where the day doesn't feel choreographed around strip malls and parking lots—it's just a place to live with actual yards.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 1.0 mi
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Ruehs Park: 6 min bike
- FRED W. RUEHS PARK: 6 min bike
29,312 sq ft avg lots
- 37 homes
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Median home price in Listening Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,157/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
FRED W. RUEHS PARK
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
1.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$465K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.65 ac
0.36 ac – 1.7 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Bricks at Campau Corner
+1 more
Starbucks
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Listening Valley 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 Listening Valley home (around $465,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,093 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,093/mo | $82,476 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,561/mo | $94,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,717/mo | $99,128 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,271 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 Listening Valley 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)
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
Aletitude Ale House
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
North Shore Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(4)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Listening Valley
- What do homes cost in Listening Valley?
- The median home value in Listening Valley is about $465,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Listening Valley?
- Listening Valley is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Listening Valley walkable?
- Listening Valley scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.