Pine Rest
Solid value in a growing area
8 homes for sale·Median $261K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 5.5/10
The name here is borrowed from a landmark, not a founding. It comes from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, the long-standing behavioral-health campus at 300 68th Street SE, whose grounds sit just north of this residential pocket. There's no old platted "Pine Rest" subdivision behind the name — the area is really the central Cutlerville stretch on the southern edge of Grand Rapids, in Gaines Township, with "Grand Rapids" on the mailing addresses even though the township of record is Gaines. Locals tend to orient by cross-streets rather than a neighborhood label: 68th Street SE up by the Pine Rest campus, 76th Street SE to the south, the Kalamazoo Avenue SE corridor to the east, and Division Avenue SE, Cutlerville's main commercial spine, a short distance west.
Why people love it here
$261K median
- 38 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pine Rest
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,768/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Simple Fish
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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FireRock Grille
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Pine Rest 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 Pine Rest home (around $260,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,733 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,733/mo | $46,204 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,995/mo | $53,195 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,082/mo | $55,533 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$389K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$195K
Median
Who actually lends in Pine Rest, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Pine Rest 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Russo | Italian Restaurant + Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Simple Fish
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Sunrise Coffee Co.
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Countryside Elementary School
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Pine Rest
- What do homes cost in Pine Rest?
- The median home value in Pine Rest is about $260,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pine Rest housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Pine Rest right now, and 38 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pine Rest?
- Pine Rest is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Pine Rest walkable?
- Pine Rest scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
