Thornapple Valley Plat
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $658K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 10.0/10
The lots here are sizable—three-quarters of an acre each across 21 acres of platted land—which means you're not looking at postage stamps. Homes sit around $593K, and you're roughly 22 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when the freeway cooperates, or about 9 minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport if you're catching a flight. There's a restaurant within a couple miles, a coffee shop a bit farther, and Ruehs Park about 1.7 miles out if you want to get outside without driving far. The nearest grocery is a short haul too. Caledonia Community Schools handles the education side, and if you're into being on the water, Campau Lake Launch sits just under three miles away. It's the kind of subdivision where you get actual yard space without feeling isolated.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
32,613 sq ft avg lots
- 24 homes
$658K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Thornapple Valley Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,464/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$658K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.70 ac
0.11 ac – 1.6 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
The Hub Coffee
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Ruehs Park
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Campau Lake Launch
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Milestones Child Development Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Thornapple Valley Plat 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 Valley Plat home (around $657,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $117k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,373 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,373/mo | $116,619 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,035/mo | $134,265 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,256/mo | $140,166 |
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
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · 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
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Thornapple Valley Plat 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
Ruehs Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
Aletitude
Bar
Aletitude Ale House
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Kettle Lake School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
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
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
76th St & Broadmoor Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(18)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+15 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
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Thornapple Valley Plat
- What do homes cost in Thornapple Valley Plat?
- The median home value in Thornapple Valley Plat is about $657,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Thornapple Valley Plat?
- Thornapple Valley Plat is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Thornapple Valley Plat walkable?
- Thornapple Valley Plat scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.