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
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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
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Bricks at Campau Corner
+1 more
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Campau Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
76th St & Broadmoor Ave Area Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Thornapple Dales 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 →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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,350 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 Thornapple Dales 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.
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
Aletitude Ale House
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Kettle Lake School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Goldfish Swim School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(11)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+8 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(2)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
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.