Traditions
Strong schools draw families here
Median $385K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 8.2/10
When you turn onto the tree-lined streets here, you notice right away how the homes sit on compact lots—just over a tenth of an acre each—which means the whole community has an intentional, settled feel without the sprawl. Traditions spans 19 acres in the 76th Street and Broadmoor Avenue area, where median home values run around $463K, and the condos themselves reflect a straightforward approach to modern living. A dozen restaurants and a coffee shop sit within a mile, so you're not hunting for dinner or your morning brew, and Lepard Preserve is close enough for a proper walk when the weather turns. The Caledonia Community Schools serve the area, and if you need Gerald R. Ford Airport, it's only about 7.6 minutes away—genuinely convenient without feeling like you're living on top of it.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$385K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min walk
- 76th St & Broadmoor Ave Area Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Traditions
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,613/mo
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5 homes sold in Traditions this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$385K
5 sales in last 12mo
Units
50
Complex Size
18.9 ac
50 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lepard Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Low N Slow Taco Co
+1 more
Starbucks
Family Tavern
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
44th/Patterson (WB)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Traditions 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 Traditions home (around $384,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,560 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,560/mo | $68,269 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,947/mo | $78,599 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,077/mo | $82,053 |
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
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,285 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 Traditions 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Taco John's
Fast Food
Low N Slow Taco Co
Restaurant
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant
Uccello's - Caledonia
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Family Tavern
Bar
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(13)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Traditions
- What do homes cost in Traditions?
- The median home value in Traditions is about $384,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Traditions housing market?
- no homes are listed in Traditions right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Traditions?
- Traditions is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Traditions walkable?
- Traditions scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.