The Heathers
Solid value in a growing area
Median $395K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 5.2/10
You'll find The Heathers tucked along Hanna Lake Avenue, where 19 acres of condo living sits quietly between everyday conveniences and quick access to the wider region. The community itself is modest in scale—homes run around $403K, spread across lots averaging just under a third of an acre—but the location punches above its weight. A grocery store is a 7-minute walk away, and restaurants start at 6 minutes on foot; there are about 90 dining options within a mile, so you're not limited to any single type of cuisine. A coffee shop lands at 13 minutes, and an unnamed park sits about 9 minutes away, with four parks altogether within a mile. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area. If you work downtown or need to catch a flight, Gerald R. Ford Airport is just 13 minutes north, and downtown Grand Rapids sits 17 minutes west—close enough that commuting doesn't eat your day. Transit is reachable in 7 minutes on foot, which means car-free options exist if that matters to you. The real appeal here is simplicity: a condo community where you're never far from what you need, whether that's dinner, groceries, or a quick escape to something bigger.
Why people love it here
$395K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in The Heathers
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,678/mo
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Median Sale Price
$395K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
49
Complex Size
18.8 ac
49 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jet's Pizza
+1 more
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
Crystal Springs East Community Park
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Marketplace/Kalamazoo (EB)
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in The Heathers 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 The Heathers home (around $394,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,624 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,624/mo | $69,972 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,021/mo | $80,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,154/mo | $84,099 |
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.
Homeowners Association
The Heathers (condominium community)
Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed
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 The Heathers 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
The Red Geranium Cafe
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Heathers
- What do homes cost in The Heathers?
- The median home value in The Heathers is about $394,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Heathers housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in The Heathers right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Heathers?
- The Heathers is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is The Heathers walkable?
- The Heathers scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.