Jade poortenga
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Pitsch Sub.
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $224K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 10.0/10
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
Lake life
- Campau Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Lake: 5 min walk
- Ruehs Park: 10 min bike
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$224K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Pitsch Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,518/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
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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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.