Aberdeen Valley
Strong schools draw families here
Median $545K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 9.0/10
What sticks with you about Aberdeen Valley is the sense of space—thirty-two acres of residential calm, with homes spread across modest lots that feel genuine rather than cramped. The condos and single-family homes here have the kind of breathing room you don't always find in close-in communities, yet you're still just thirteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. A handful of parks sit within a mile, including one with a dog park a short walk away, so there's room to move without feeling isolated.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$545K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min bike
- Huff Park Trail: 8 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Aberdeen Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,700/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$545K
1 recent sale
Units
64
Complex Size
31.8 ac
64 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huff Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Starbucks Coffee Company
Oscars
Huff Park
Kooiman Park
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Fuller/Aberdeen (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Crime in Aberdeen Valley 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 Aberdeen Valley home (around $545,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $97k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,625 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,625/mo | $96,665 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,173/mo | $111,292 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,357/mo | $116,183 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Aberdeen Valley Condominium Association
Source: michigan-company.com
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Aberdeen Valley 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Aberdeen Valley
- What do homes cost in Aberdeen Valley?
- The median home value in Aberdeen Valley is about $545,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Aberdeen Valley housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Aberdeen Valley right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Aberdeen Valley?
- Aberdeen Valley is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Aberdeen Valley walkable?
- Aberdeen Valley scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.