Solon
Surrounded by nature
13 homes for sale·Median $354K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.3/10
Solon Township sits on Kent County's northern edge—rural enough that you'll see open land and orchards, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 30-minute drive puts you there. The landscape here rolls gently toward Fisk Knob, the county's highest point at just over 1,075 feet, which means views and drainage that actually work. You get space—the township sprawls across nearly 24,000 acres—but not isolation; a handful of grocery stores and restaurants cluster within a couple miles, and there's a transit stop nearby if you need it. Homes tend toward ranch-style construction and run around $345K on the median, though you'll find properties ranging from $160K to $550K depending on lot size and what you're after. The Rogue River State Game Area anchors outdoor life here, and Clear Lake Launch sits about 3 miles out for anyone with a boat. Schools are served by Creative Technologies Academy. It's the kind of place where you can have real land without feeling stranded—about 45 minutes to the airport, far enough from the city to breathe, near enough to actually use downtown.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- Park in Trent Ridge: 3 min drive
- Fisk Knob Northeast: 4 min drive
$89K median household income
- $354K median · 56 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Solon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,403/mo
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56 homes sold in Solon this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Creative Technologies Academy
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
A&W
Park in Trent Ridge
+1 more
Mirror Lake
+1 more
Beach at Long Lake Park
Fisk Knob Northeast
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Clear Lake Launch
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
New Cedar springs library
Kent Theater
Most of Solon is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Solon alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Solon home (around $354,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,135 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Solon household earns $88,750 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $575,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,135/mo | $56,921 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,491/mo | $66,422 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,610/mo | $69,599 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
14 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$145K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Solon, 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.
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
~$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 (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressSource: solontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Solon 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.
Median Income
$89K
Home Value (Census)
$250K
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Bar
Cedar Pub
Bar
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
White Creek School
Creative Technologies Academy
Briggs School
Christian Hill School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Dog Park
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
Frequently asked about Solon
- What do homes cost in Solon?
- The median home value in Solon is about $354,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Solon housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Solon right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Solon?
- Solon is served by Creative Technologies Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Solon walkable?
- Solon scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
