Thornapple Farms No.3
Strong schools draw families here
Median $470K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 9.0/10
Just a short walk from dining and entertainment, Thornapple Farms No.3 sits in the Caledonia Community Schools district with easy access to Dutton Shadyside County Park less than half a mile away—perfect for families who love the outdoors. This 11-acre subdivision draws real families looking to plant roots, with strong owner-occupancy rates and a median commute of under 24 minutes, making it genuinely livable for people working throughout the greater Grand Rapids area. The community reflects a healthy mix of working professionals and established households, creating the kind of neighborhood where people actually stay and build lives.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.3 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$470K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Cooks Hot Dog Drive In: 5 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Thornapple Farms No.3
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,190/mo
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7 homes sold in Thornapple Farms No.3 this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Walkability
Good
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
Dutton Shadyside Park 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
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Thornapple Farms No.3 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 No.3 home (around $469,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,125 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,125/mo | $83,345 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,598/mo | $95,956 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,756/mo | $100,173 |
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
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 · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Thornapple Farms No.3 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(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
PizzaForno
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
FireRock Grille
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dutton Shadyside Park Trail
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
Frequently asked about Thornapple Farms No.3
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Farms No.3?
- The median home value in Thornapple Farms No.3 is about $469,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thornapple Farms No.3 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Thornapple Farms No.3 right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thornapple Farms No.3?
- Thornapple Farms No.3 is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Thornapple Farms No.3 walkable?
- Thornapple Farms No.3 scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.