Arcadia
Walkable near top schools
Median $295K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 6.2/10
Arcadia sits on 24 acres carved into quarter-acre lots where you can actually walk to a grocery in three minutes and find a restaurant practically at your doorstep—150 of them within a mile, which either sounds like abundance or like you'll never decide where to eat. The Northview Public Schools district covers the area, and homes here run around $269K. You're technically in the Fullerton Woods Area, about 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with transit a two-minute walk away and Ambrose Park another 12-minute walk if you want something quieter. Four parks sit within a mile, and if you're actually going to launch a boat, Comstock Riverside is under three miles out—close enough to not feel like you're abandoning your place for the day.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Northview High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$295K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Lamberton Lake: 6 min bike
- Soft Water Lake: 6 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Arcadia
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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4 homes sold in Arcadia this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthKen's Fruit Market
Fred's Italian
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Tim Hortons
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lamberton Lake
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Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
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Northgate Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
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Planet Fitness
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Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$295K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
61
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.16 ac – 0.62 ac
Crime in Arcadia 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 Arcadia home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Arcadia 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
Ambrose Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Fred's Italian
Restaurant
Charlie's Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Real Food Cafe
Restaurant
Wingstop
Restaurant
Taco Boy
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Arcadia
- What do homes cost in Arcadia?
- The median home value in Arcadia is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Arcadia housing market?
- no homes are listed in Arcadia right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Arcadia?
- Arcadia is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Arcadia walkable?
- Arcadia scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.