Multi-Family Homes & Duplexes for Sale in Bowne Township, Caledonia Township

Bowne Township is located in the rural southeast corner of Kent County, the least populated of the county’s townships. Although it’s only 25 minutes from Grand Rapids, Bowne feels worlds apart from the bustling city. “We have always been primarily a farming community, and we will always remember that, even as development pushes this way,” says township clerk Karen Hendrick. Bowne Township’s homes tend to have acres of land in between them, and the only community hub is Alto — a village so small that it doesn’t have a stoplight. “There’s a close-knit feeling here,” Hendrick says. “There are people who play games every week at the library, there are knitting circles, and I know one group of ladies who have been getting together for a cup of coffee every Monday since the late 1950s.” The area’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score. Bowne Township was first settled in the early 1800s, and modern construction is still happening today, so there are homes from a variety of decades. Most construction is clustered around the small community of Alto, and some empty lots are still open for development. “There’s always a house or two going up, and we are ready for