Abbeydale Estates Area
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
Abbeydale Estates Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 7 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $468,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $468K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.4/10
So out here, you've got this mix of established homes and newer condo communities where the HOA basically handles everything—lawn care, snow, exterior upkeep, pool access—so you're not sweating the maintenance stuff. The area sits solid in Forest Hills Public Schools, and it's close enough to Gerald R. Ford airport that you're looking at about 12 minutes if you need to fly out, which honestly beats fighting downtown traffic. Downtown Grand Rapids is 17 minutes away when you want to actually do something, but there's plenty right around here—144 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store about a seven-minute walk, and coffee shops nearby if you need your morning fix before heading out. You've got Northeast Park about 11 minutes on foot for when the weather's decent, and the whole neighborhood has that suburban feel without being totally cut off from what's going on.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$468K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 5 min bike
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 5 min bike
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8 homes sold in Abbeydale Estates Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
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Living in Abbeydale Estates Area: the details
Is Abbeydale Estates Area a good place to live?
Abbeydale Estates Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $468,000.
What does it cost to live in Abbeydale Estates Area?
Homes range from around $440,000 for condos to $795,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Abbeydale Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Abbeydale Estates Area?
- The median home value in Abbeydale Estates Area is about $467,722. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Abbeydale Estates Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Abbeydale Estates Area right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Abbeydale Estates Area?
- Abbeydale Estates Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Abbeydale Estates Area walkable?
- Abbeydale Estates Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
