Scotsmoor
Strong schools draw families here
Median $447K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 8.0/10
The thing that stays with you about Scotsmoor is how much green feels within arm's reach—13 acres of condo living where you're never more than a walk or two from actual trees and water. Emmons Lake sits less than a mile away, and Caledonia Lakeside County Park is a nine-minute walk if you want a proper outing. There are five parks within a mile alone, which means the landscape here doesn't feel like you're trading space for the convenience of condo living. The community itself runs around $472K, and homes sit on lots averaging a quarter-acre—small enough to keep maintenance reasonable, big enough that you don't feel like you're stacked on top of anybody. A grocery is a 14-minute walk, and there are 30 restaurants within a mile, so you can actually run errands on foot without pretending it's some grand expedition.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.6 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$447K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 6 min walk
- CALEDONIA LAKESIDE COUNTY PARK: 6 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Scotsmoor
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,038/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$447K
2 recent sales
Units
25
Complex Size
13.3 ac
25 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
CALEDONIA LAKESIDE COUNTY PARK
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fricano's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Family Tavern
CALEDONIA LAKESIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
North Shore Park Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Crime in Scotsmoor 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 Scotsmoor home (around $447,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,976 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,976/mo | $79,363 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,426/mo | $91,372 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,577/mo | $95,387 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,285 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 Scotsmoor 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)
Rossana's Table
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Big O Smokehouse
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Scotsmoor
- What do homes cost in Scotsmoor?
- The median home value in Scotsmoor is about $447,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Scotsmoor housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Scotsmoor right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Scotsmoor?
- Scotsmoor is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Scotsmoor walkable?
- Scotsmoor scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.