Arbor Estates No. 2
Solid value in a growing area
Median $382K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 4.5/10
Early evening light hits these streets best—that golden hour when the trees cast long shadows across the modest homes and the subdivision feels less like a grid and more like a real place. Arbor Estates No. 2 spreads across 15 acres of Maynard Acres Area, with lots averaging about a third of an acre, just enough room to breathe without the burden of endless lawn. You're within 13 minutes of downtown Grand Rapids, which means the commute doesn't steal your whole life. A transit stop sits a two-minute walk away, and Walker Community Park is a brisk 12 minutes on foot—actual destinations, not just names on a map. There's real density of restaurants and grocers nearby: over 150 eating places and 18 grocery stores within a couple miles, so you're not hunting for dinner or milk. The Kenowa Hills Public Schools district covers the area. It's the kind of subdivision where proximity to actual amenities matters more than the subdivision itself—and here, they're genuinely close.
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Why people love it here
$382K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 10 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 11 min walk
15,246 sq ft avg lots
- 34 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Arbor Estates No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,593/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$382K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.27 ac – 0.58 ac
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,375 – $1,750 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Hungry Howie's
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Leonard/Granada (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Arbor Estates No. 2 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 Arbor Estates No. 2 home (around $382,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,573 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,573/mo | $68,615 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,962/mo | $78,974 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,092/mo | $82,456 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Arbor Estates No. 2 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(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Empire Beauty School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(3)
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Frequently asked about Arbor Estates No. 2
- What do homes cost in Arbor Estates No. 2?
- The median home value in Arbor Estates No. 2 is about $382,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Arbor Estates No. 2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Arbor Estates No. 2 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Arbor Estates No. 2?
- Arbor Estates No. 2 is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Arbor Estates No. 2 walkable?
- Arbor Estates No. 2 scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.