Solon Center
Easy outdoor access
Median $340K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 4.3/10
You've got about 15 miles of highway between here and downtown, which means you're genuinely out in the country but not stranded from Grand Rapids. The area sprawls across farms and woodlands with acreage that invites you to actually use it—horse properties, multi-acre lots with room to breathe, barns included if you want them. Roads are county quiet, and the highest ground in Kent County sits right here at Fisk Knob, which explains why the sunsets people mention in passing seem to work a little harder. There's a Wesleyan church anchoring the spiritual side, and Velzy Park hosts summer concerts if you want something organized. Access via US-131 means getting to work or town is straightforward; the real draw, though, is how little you have to give up to get space—and how the lakes and streams around here, plus the Rogue River State Game Area just within reach, make the rural character feel like an actual advantage rather than a trade-off.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Long Lake — 1.7 mi
- No-Ko-Mos Lake: 10 min bike
- Unnamed park: 3 min drive
$340K median
- 26 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Solon Center
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,306/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jimmy John's
Thrive Acai Bowl Cafe
Cedar Pub
Unnamed park
No-Ko-Mos Lake
Unnamed beach
Fisk Knob Park Northeast
dog_park
Clear Lake Launch
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
New Cedar springs library
Kent Theater
Crime in Solon Center 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 Solon Center home (around $339,750) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,290 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,290/mo | $61,074 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,636/mo | $70,293 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,393 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$114K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Solon Center, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
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Solar potential
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,411 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
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Confirm by addressServices for Solon · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Solon Center 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Briggs School
White Creek School
Christian Hill School
Creative Technologies Academy
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Solon Center
- What do homes cost in Solon Center?
- The median home value in Solon Center is about $339,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Solon Center housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Solon Center right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Solon Center?
- Solon Center is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Solon Center walkable?
- Solon Center scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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