Spring Valley Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $480K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
Early morning light hits these streets best—when the subdivision's tree-lined lots and modest brick homes are still quiet, before the day gets loud. Spring Valley Estates sits on fourteen acres of solid, mid-sized properties, each running around six-tenths of an acre, with homes averaging five hundred and eight thousand dollars. There's a real neighborhood feel here: four parks within a mile, thirty restaurants clustered nearby (a three-minute walk will get you to one), and a grocery store just a mile down the road. Emmons Lake is about a mile away if you want water access.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
26,493 sq ft avg lots
- 19 homes
$480K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Spring Valley Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,259/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Recent Sale Price
$480K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.52 ac
0.46 ac – 0.98 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Wendy's
+1 more
Essentials
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
+1 more
Community Green
Unnamed playground
Emmons Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Caledonia Township Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Spring Valley Estates 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 Spring Valley Estates home (around $480,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,193 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,193/mo | $85,136 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,676/mo | $98,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,837/mo | $102,326 |
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
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Spring Valley Estates 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
Lepard Preserve
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Caledonia Township Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Spring Valley Estates
- What do homes cost in Spring Valley Estates?
- The median home value in Spring Valley Estates is about $480,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Spring Valley Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Spring Valley Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Spring Valley Estates?
- Spring Valley Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Spring Valley Estates walkable?
- Spring Valley Estates scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.