Bailey Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $259K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.2/10
Biking or driving through Bailey Park feels like moving through a residential pocket that doesn't demand much of you — twelve acres of straightforward neighborhood living, with lots averaging just under a third of an acre and homes running around $266K. You're close enough to restaurants and coffee that a seven- or eight-minute walk gets you fed, and the Riverview Homesites Area surrounds you with thirty dining options within a mile, plus forty-two grocery stores within two miles, so errands don't become expeditions. Dwight Lydell County Park sits less than a mile away if you want greenspace without leaving the immediate neighborhood, and Comstock Riverside Park's boat launch is three miles out for anyone thinking about water access. Downtown Grand Rapids lands about fifteen minutes down the road, and the airport is under thirty minutes, which keeps both within reasonable reach. Comstock Park Public Schools serves the area, and the whole setup sits within the Riverview Homesites Area — a part of town that works because it doesn't overcomplicate things.
Why people love it here
$259K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Rifle Range Road Northeast: 12 min walk
- Donald J. Lamoreaux Park: 7 min bike
12,802 sq ft avg lots
- 34 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bailey Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,758/mo
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Median Sale Price
$259K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.10 ac – 0.58 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Tim Hortons
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
LAMOREAUX PARK
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Bailey Park 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 Bailey Park home (around $259,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,723 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,723/mo | $45,938 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,983/mo | $52,889 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,071/mo | $55,214 |
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
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Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Bailey Park 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(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
The Grilling Company
Restaurant
No.1 Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Dokl's Meat Market / Dokl's Grill and Catering
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
Oakview School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
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💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
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🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bailey Park
- What do homes cost in Bailey Park?
- The median home value in Bailey Park is about $259,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bailey Park?
- Bailey Park is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Bailey Park walkable?
- Bailey Park scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.