Village of Hammond Station
Strong schools draw families here
Median $305K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 9.0/10
It's an 8-acre platted subdivision with tight 0.3-acre lots that pack a surprising number of homes close together—the kind of layout where you're basically a neighbor's breadbox away from everyone else. Homes run around $271K, and you've got a restaurant literally steps away and a dozen more within a mile, which is pretty good density for this part of West Michigan. Caledonia Community Schools handles the schools, and Gerald R. Ford airport is just under 10 minutes out, so quick trips are doable. Downtown Grand Rapids hits around 20 minutes if you head that way. Dutton Shadyside Park is about a 12-minute walk, and there are two parks within a mile to break things up.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.2 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$305K median
- Based on 3yr sales
13,281 sq ft avg lots
- 26 homes
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Village of Hammond Station
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$305K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.18 ac – 0.93 ac
Walkability
Fair
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
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campau Lake Launch
Blue's Gym
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Village of Hammond Station 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 Village of Hammond Station home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
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: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Village of Hammond Station 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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Cooks Drive In
Restaurant
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
OSKAR SCOTs
Restaurant
PizzaForno
Restaurant
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 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)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Village of Hammond Station
- What do homes cost in Village of Hammond Station?
- The median home value in Village of Hammond Station is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village of Hammond Station housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Village of Hammond Station right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village of Hammond Station?
- Village of Hammond Station is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Village of Hammond Station walkable?
- Village of Hammond Station scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.