Abbeydale Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $697K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 8.4/10
The long, tree-lined streets here have the kind of quiet that comes from space—21 acres carved into generous lots averaging half an acre each, which means you're not stacking neighbors like cordwood. Abbeydale Estates sits in the Abbeydale Estates Area, where homes run around $818K and the bones of the subdivision are solid: mature trees, room to breathe, a 15-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids and just 11.5 minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport. A grocery store and restaurant sit less than a mile away, and there are 54 restaurants within walking distance if you're willing to drive for dinner. Forest Hills Public Schools feeds the area. Northeast Park is a 13-minute walk, which means the subdivision itself is more about privacy than walkable density—you're trading corner-store convenience for a lot line that actually gives you something.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
22,621 sq ft avg lots
- 32 homes
$697K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Abbeydale Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,732/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$697K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.47 ac
0.40 ac – 1.1 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Watermark Country Club
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Sticks Lounge
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Abbeydale Estates 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 Abbeydale Estates home (around $697,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $124k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,636 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,636/mo | $123,625 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,337/mo | $142,331 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,572/mo | $148,586 |
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
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 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 Abbeydale Estates 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
Northeast Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
The Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
Ihop
Restaurant
El Centenario Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Caribou Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Martin School
Knapp School
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
+23 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Abbeydale Estates
- What do homes cost in Abbeydale Estates?
- The median home value in Abbeydale Estates is about $697,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Abbeydale Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Abbeydale Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Abbeydale Estates?
- Abbeydale Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Abbeydale Estates walkable?
- Abbeydale Estates scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.