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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Nighthawk
+1 more
Saskatoon Golf Club
+1 more
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Unnamed 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
Crime in Pitsch Sub. 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 →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 Pitsch Sub. 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)
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Alto Bar
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 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
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
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.