Thornapple Farms
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $468K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
Thornapple Farms sits on 35 acres just east of Grand Rapids, where cornfields and wetlands still frame the horizon—you're close enough to downtown (20 minutes) and the airport (10 minutes) to avoid the commute, but far enough out that the subdivision feels genuinely removed. Traditional stone and siding homes run around $462K, laid out across what was once rural land near Hanna Lake Avenue and 76th Street. A restaurant is a four-minute walk away, and there are a dozen more within a mile, plus two parks nearby and Dutton Shadyside Park an eight-minute walk off. Groceries take a short drive—the nearest is 1.8 miles—but you've got twelve stores within two miles if you need options. Kids go through Caledonia Community Schools. It's the kind of place where you get suburban breathing room without sacrificing access.
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Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$468K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Thornapple Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,176/mo
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12 homes sold in Thornapple Farms this year. Thinking of selling?
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School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$468K
12 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Cooks Drive In
+1 more
Cooks Hot Dog Drive In
Railtown Brewing Company
DUTTON SHADYSIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
East Paris Nature Park Trail
North Shore Park Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Thornapple Farms 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 Thornapple Farms home (around $467,793) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,151 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,151/mo | $84,025 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,627/mo | $96,711 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,787/mo | $100,975 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Thornapple Farms
New Allen Edwin community off Hanna Lake Rd; builder-controlled.
Managed by Allen Edwin Homes (builder-managed)
Source: allenedwin.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 ~6,276 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Thornapple Farms 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
Dutton Shadyside Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
PizzaForno
Restaurant
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
FireRock Grille
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Thornapple Farms
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Farms?
- The median home value in Thornapple Farms is about $467,793. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thornapple Farms housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Thornapple Farms right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thornapple Farms?
- Thornapple Farms is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Thornapple Farms walkable?
- Thornapple Farms scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.