Jade poortenga
Local Expert
Thornapple Dales
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $233K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 10.0/10
The lots here—a full acre-plus each—are what you notice first, giving everything room to breathe in a way that's hard to find anymore. Thornapple Dales sits on 27 acres just east of the city, where Caledonia Community Schools serves the subdivision, and you're about 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it. Homes run around $233K, which means you're getting genuine space without disappearing into exurbia. Two parks sit within a mile, including Ruehs Park less than a mile away, and if you've got a boat, Campau Lake Launch is just 2.2 miles out. There's a restaurant within reach on a short drive, a coffee shop nearby for morning runs, and yes, the grocery trip takes a bit longer—nearly four miles—but that's the trade-off for having actual land between you and your neighbors. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 12 minutes away, which matters if you fly regularly.
Why people love it here
1.0 acre avg lots
- 2 homes
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Campau Lake — 1.9 mi
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Ruehs Park: 4 min drive
- FRED W. RUEHS PARK: 4 min drive
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Thornapple Dales
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,585/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Est. Home Value
$233K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
2
Median Lot Size
1.0 ac
0.45 ac – 1.6 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ruehs Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Campau Lake
1.9 mi
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Frequently asked about Thornapple Dales
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Dales?
- The median home value in Thornapple Dales is about $233,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Thornapple Dales?
- Thornapple Dales is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Thornapple Dales walkable?
- Thornapple Dales scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.