Riverland Ranch
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.3/10
You're looking at 87 acres of established homes running around $1.1M, where the nearest restaurant is about a mile and a half out and the grocery options (six within two miles) mean you're not exactly roughing it—just far enough removed that you actually notice the land. LaBarge Dam Recreation Area is a twelve-minute walk if you want to move your legs. The schools are Caledonia Community Schools, downtown Grand Rapids is twenty-eight minutes when you need it, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is close enough that you won't resent the drive. What you get is the kind of subdivision where the lots have room to breathe and the commute to the city doesn't feel like punishment—or like you're living in one.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.1 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- LaBarge Dam Recreation Area: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Riverland Ranch
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,536/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Taco Bell
+1 more
Essentials
Saskatoon Golf Club
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Barber Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
North Shore Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Riverland Ranch 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 Riverland Ranch home (around $1,110,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $197k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,383 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,383/mo | $196,878 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,500/mo | $226,668 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,874/mo | $236,629 |
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.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,305 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 Riverland Ranch 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(10)
Bangkok Chef
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
92nd St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Riverland Ranch
- What do homes cost in Riverland Ranch?
- The median home value in Riverland Ranch is about $1,110,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Riverland Ranch housing market?
- no homes are listed in Riverland Ranch right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Riverland Ranch?
- Riverland Ranch is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Riverland Ranch walkable?
- Riverland Ranch scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.