McCords
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $543K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 10.0/10
The railroad depot closed decades ago, but the bones of what made this place tick—wide lots, breathing room, the kind of space that comes from rural roots—still define the stretch out here. Homes tend toward the substantial: three to five bedrooms, built mostly in the last few decades, sitting on acreage that lets you actually see sky between houses. Grey Goose Creek winds through nearby wetlands toward the Thornapple River, and the wooded subdivisions that ring Cascade charter township lean into that landscape, with trails and small lakes tucked into the development. Downtown Grand Rapids is a short drive, which means you're not stranded, but you're also not living in its shadow—commutes tend to run 15 to 30 minutes for most working residents. The neighborhood carries a quiet self-sufficiency, the kind you'd expect from a place that used to handle its own everything.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- Campau Lake Public Access: 4 min drive
- Morse Lake: 5 min drive
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$543K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in McCords
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,683/mo
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10 homes sold in McCords this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harvest Health Foods
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Kindred Roots Cafe
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Campau Lake Public Access
Unnamed playground
Morse Lake
Unnamed beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in McCords 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 McCords home (around $542,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,657 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,657/mo | $97,520 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,209/mo | $112,242 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,395/mo | $117,191 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 McCords, 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
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · 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
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for McCords 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(6)
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
Alto Bar
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about McCords
- What do homes cost in McCords?
- The median home value in McCords is about $542,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the McCords housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in McCords right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve McCords?
- McCords is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is McCords walkable?
- McCords scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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