Solon Township
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Solon Township is a township, part of Creative Technologies Academy. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
13 homes for sale·Median $355K·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.
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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
- $355K median · 55 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Solon Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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55 homes sold in Solon Township 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
Median Income
$89K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$350K
50 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$432K
4 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,375 – $1,600 · estimated range
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 Township 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 Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Solon Township home (around $355,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,170 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Solon Township household earns $88,750 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $566,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,170/mo | $57,865 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,531/mo | $67,492 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,652/mo | $70,728 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
16 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$145K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$260K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Solon Township, 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 Township 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
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,375 – $1,600 · estimated range
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+1 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
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Living in Solon Township: the details
Is Solon Township a good place to live?
Solon Township is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Creative Technologies Academy. Homes here typically sell for around $355,000.
What does it cost to live in Solon Township?
Homes in Solon Township sell for a median of about $355,000. There are 13 homes for sale here right now and 55 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Solon Township
- What do homes cost in Solon Township?
- The median home value in Solon Township is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Solon Township housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Solon Township right now, and 55 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Solon Township?
- Solon Township is served by Creative Technologies Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Solon Township walkable?
- Solon Township scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
