South Moorland
Urban energy, solid value
Median $225K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
South Moorland is a 17-acre subdivision where you're just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—about 14 minutes by car—yet surrounded by the kind of space that actually feels like breathing room. The lots run around a fifth of an acre each, and homes here hover around $286K, which lands you in a solidly livable neighborhood without the downtown price tag. What makes it work is the access: a grocery store is literally steps away, restaurants are within a six-minute walk, and a transit stop is even closer at four minutes on foot. You've got 54 restaurants within a mile and another 30 grocery stores in the two-mile radius, so you're not hunting for basics. It sits in Kentwood Public Schools territory, and there's an unnamed park about a seven-minute walk away if you need green space. The airport is 16-and-a-half minutes out, so weekend trips aren't a production. It's the kind of place where you get both convenience and a little elbow room without having to choose.
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$225K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in South Moorland
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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RS convenience Store
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Johnny's Markets
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Bar Down Grill
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
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Unnamed beach
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Spectrum Health South Pavilion
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Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Median Sale Price
$225K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
47
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.14 ac – 0.32 ac
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,250 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in South Moorland 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 South Moorland home (around $225,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,516 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,516/mo | $40,414 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,744/mo | $46,516 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,821/mo | $48,567 |
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, 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
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
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
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 Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for South Moorland 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
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Simple Fish
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisinse and Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Johnny's Pizza King
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
M-6 Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
KDL Library - Kentwood
Kentwood Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about South Moorland
- What do homes cost in South Moorland?
- The median home value in South Moorland is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Moorland housing market?
- no homes are listed in South Moorland right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Moorland?
- South Moorland is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is South Moorland walkable?
- South Moorland scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.