Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area is a neighborhood, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $338,000.
Median $338K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 4.6/10
What surprises people about this stretch is how rural it still feels—wide-open properties, barns, and genuine country quiet—while being just 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. US-131 runs right through, so the expressway access is seamless; you're not fighting traffic to get anywhere. Shopping and a grocery store sit about a mile away, and there are sixty restaurants within a mile radius, which means the isolation is purely aesthetic. Cedar Springs Public Schools serves the area, and Morley Park is less than a mile off if you want a quick outing. The neighborhood sits in Solon township, where spacious lots and multi-building properties are the norm—pole barns, sheds, room to breathe. You get the land and storage that rural living promises, but without the 45-minute commute penalty.
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Why people love it here
$338K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,295/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$338K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Morley Park
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,425 – $1,800 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Hungry Howie's Pizza
+1 more
The Rustic Roof
+1 more
Cedar Pub
Riggle Park
Unnamed playground
Waller Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
North Country Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
Cedar library #1
Kent Theater
Crime in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area 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 Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area home (around $338,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,277 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,277/mo | $60,711 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,620/mo | $69,878 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,736/mo | $72,958 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
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
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,318 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Solon Township · Source: solontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area 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
Morley Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Jasmine Thai restaurant
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Cedar Springs
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
The Rustic Roof
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Cedar Pub
Bar
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Creative Technologies Academy
White Creek School
Nelson Center School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Living in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area: the details
Is Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area as a place to live. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Cedar Springs Public Schools. The going price is around $338,000.
What does it cost to live in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area?
The median home value in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area is about $338,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area is about $338,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area?
- Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area walkable?
- Northland Dr & US-131 Fwy Area scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.