Applewood
Solid value in a growing area
Median $382K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 5.2/10
You'll notice the mature tree line right away as you wind through the cul-de-sac streets at Applewood—it's the kind of landscaping that makes you feel removed from the bustle even though downtown Grand Rapids is just 11 or 12 minutes away. These ranch-style condos come with attached garages and cathedral ceilings, and the community sprawls across 21 acres with low condo fees and well-maintained common areas. Whether you're drawn to the end units with walk-out basements or prefer the heart of the development, there's a sense of space and breathing room that's hard to find in most condo communities.
Why people love it here
$382K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 12 min walk
- Huff Park: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Applewood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,590/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$382K
2 recent sales
Units
76
Complex Size
20.9 ac
76 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Knapp Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Little Caesars
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Oscars
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Huff Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
+1 more
Fuller/Knapp (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Crime in Applewood 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 Applewood home (around $381,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,537 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,537/mo | $67,666 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,921/mo | $77,904 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,050/mo | $81,328 |
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.
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
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Applewood 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(8)
Fast Food
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
Lai Thai Kitchen
Restaurant
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Beckwith School
Orchard View Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+10 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Applewood
- What do homes cost in Applewood?
- The median home value in Applewood is about $381,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Applewood housing market?
- no homes are listed in Applewood right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Applewood?
- Applewood is served by Knapp Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Applewood walkable?
- Applewood scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.