Prairie View Estates Site Condominium
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $580K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 10.0/10
Driving along 68th Street, you'll notice Prairie View Estates sits on spacious lots—averaging an acre and a half each—spread across 19 acres of land that feels genuinely removed from the bustle without actually being far from anything. The community is about 24 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just under 12 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means you get breathing room without the trade-off of a long commute. There's a restaurant within a five-minute walk, and another 17 options within a mile, so you're not stuck cooking every night. Caledonia Community Schools serves the area, and homes here run around $479K. The real draw, though, is the water access—Campau Lake sits less than a mile away with a boat launch right there, and Fred W. Ruehs Park is about the same distance if you're after a quieter afternoon outside. It's the kind of place where you get the land and the space, but the conveniences don't require a long drive.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 0.7 mi
- Campau Lake: 8 min bike
- Ruehs Park: 12 min bike
$580K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Prairie View Estates Site Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,937/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
FRED W. RUEHS PARK
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
0.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$580K
1 recent sale
Units
11
Complex Size
19.2 ac
11 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
+1 more
Starbucks
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Prairie View Estates Site Condominium 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 Prairie View Estates Site Condominium home (around $580,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $103k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,858 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,858/mo | $102,873 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,441/mo | $118,439 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,637/mo | $123,644 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Homeowners Association
Prairie View Estates Home Owner Association (PVE HOA)
Managed by Self-managed (PVE HOA board)
Source: pvehoa.org
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 Prairie View Estates Site Condominium 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)
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Alto Bar
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(2)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Prairie View Estates Site Condominium
- What do homes cost in Prairie View Estates Site Condominium?
- The median home value in Prairie View Estates Site Condominium is about $580,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Prairie View Estates Site Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Prairie View Estates Site Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Prairie View Estates Site Condominium?
- Prairie View Estates Site Condominium is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Prairie View Estates Site Condominium walkable?
- Prairie View Estates Site Condominium scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.