Ashton Woods
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $580K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 8.6/10
Ashton Woods is a 10-acre subdivision where homes run around $745K on lots that average three-quarters of an acre—enough land to breathe without feeling stranded from anything. It sits along the east-beltline-ave-cascade-rd-area corridor, about 11 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 15 minutes to Gerald R. Ford airport, which means you're close enough to the city's pulse but set back in a quieter pocket. East Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Manhattan Park is a short walk away if you need a quick outdoor break. A grocery run takes roughly 10 minutes by car, though 18 stores within 2 miles give you options, and Hidden Lake sits just under half a mile off—close enough for a weekend outing without being the defining feature. The subdivision's understated appeal comes down to the straightforward math: reasonable drive times, solid lot sizes, and enough nearby amenities that you're not hunting around.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.8 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Poseidon: 10 min walk
- Poseidon (return): 11 min walk
32,609 sq ft avg lots
- 11 homes
$580K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Ashton Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,937/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manhattan Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$580K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.71 ac
0.47 ac – 1.1 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
+1 more
Manhattan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poseidon
Hillcrest Dog Park
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Lakeside (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Ashton Woods 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 Ashton Woods home (around $580,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $103k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,858 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,858/mo | $102,873 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,441/mo | $118,439 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,637/mo | $123,644 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 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 Ashton Woods 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(29)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Restaurant
Bowdie's Chophouse
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ashton Woods
- What do homes cost in Ashton Woods?
- The median home value in Ashton Woods is about $580,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ashton Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ashton Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ashton Woods?
- Ashton Woods is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Ashton Woods walkable?
- Ashton Woods scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.