Southpointe
Solid value in a growing area
Median $385K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 5.2/10
The one thing to know before you head out: you're about fifteen minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which either sounds like a selling point or a warning depending on your tolerance for occasional jet noise. Southpointe is a 15-acre subdivision on the east side where lots run about a third of an acre each, homes hover around $476K, and Kentwood Public Schools handles the school district. You're eighteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you actually want to go there, but honestly the immediate radius does most of the work—ninety restaurants within a mile, eighteen grocery stores within two, and a coffee shop less than a mile away means you won't need to leave often. An unnamed park sits an eight-minute walk off, and the nearest grocery is about a ten-minute walk if you're into that sort of thing. The real appeal is straightforward: you get suburban lot sizes in a place that's wired into actual amenities without pretense.
Why people love it here
$385K median
- Based on 3yr sales
13,286 sq ft avg lots
- 37 homes
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Median home price in Southpointe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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Median Sale Price
$385K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.26 ac – 0.70 ac
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Panda Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
FireRock Grille
Unnamed park
Crystal Springs East Community Park Playground
Krafts Lake
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Southpointe 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 Southpointe home (around $385,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,561 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,561/mo | $68,287 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,948/mo | $78,619 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,078/mo | $82,074 |
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
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Southpointe 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Southpointe
- What do homes cost in Southpointe?
- The median home value in Southpointe is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Southpointe?
- Southpointe is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Southpointe walkable?
- Southpointe scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.