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Pitsch Sub.

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $224K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 10.0/10

🏙️14 mito Downtown GR
🏞️42 mito Lake Michigan

Late afternoon is when Pitsch Sub. really shows itself—golden light across modest homes on quarter-acre lots, the kind of place where you can actually see your neighbors' yards without squinting. It's a tight 5-acre plat in the Garbow Plat Area, about 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just over 11 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport, which matters if you're catching early flights. There's a restaurant within a two-minute walk, and 18 more within a mile, so dinner options aren't sparse. Campau Lake sits less than a third of a mile away—close enough that a boat launch is practically around the corner—and the public access point is an easy 11-minute walk if the water calls you. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $314K, landing you on a lot that averages just under half an acre in a subdivision that feels established and grounded.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Campau Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Campau Lake: 5 min walk
  • Ruehs Park: 10 min bike
🎓Schools
100

Kettle Lake Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.3 mi away
  • Caledonia
  • 6 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$224K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Pitsch Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

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Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Caledonia Community Schools

10Kettle Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 371 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
9Dutton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 266 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 5.9 mi
9Emmons Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 400 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 4.2 mi
8Duncan Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 679 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 5.0 mi
8Caledonia Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 312 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 4.9 mi
7Kraft Meadows Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 683 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 4.5 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Campau Lake Public Access

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Campau Lake

0.2 mi

Est. Home Value

$224K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

3

Median Lot Size

0.33 ac

0.33 ac – 0.66 ac

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I worked with Jade Poortenga when we were buying our first home on Washington Avenue. She was super patient with all our questions, even the silly ones. Every time we called or texted, she responded right away. It felt like she was always i…Darin
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Frequently asked about Pitsch Sub.

What do homes cost in Pitsch Sub.?
The median home value in Pitsch Sub. is about $223,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Pitsch Sub.?
Pitsch Sub. is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
Is Pitsch Sub. walkable?
Pitsch Sub. scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026