Bailey's Grove
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Bailey's Grove is a neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $405,000.
20 homes for sale·Median $405K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
Bailey's Grove is a master-planned community carved from former cornfields and wetlands in southeast Kentwood, on the east side of the Grand Rapids metro. Eastbrook Homes assembled the land in the mid-1990s and built it out between 1997 and 2007, laying curving streets and cul-de-sacs across roughly 300 acres between 52nd Street and 60th Street SE. The name honors Sluman Bailey, a 19th-century Paris Township farmer who went on to serve as sheriff of Kent County and, by the community's own account, spent his later years campaigning for equal property rights for women and for better area roads. Addresses here carry both Kentwood and Grand Rapids postal names under zip 49512, but the municipality is Kentwood.
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Why people love it here
$405K median
- 71 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bailey's Grove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,749/mo
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71 homes sold in Bailey's Grove this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale · Houses
$420K
47 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$332K
24 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Paris Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$2,250/mo
$2,075 – $2,425 · estimated range
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
PJ's Pizza & Slice
+1 more
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
+1 more
PARIS COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
Unnamed beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Walma/Kentwood City Hall (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Bailey's Grove 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bailey's Grove home (around $405,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,728 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,728/mo | $72,746 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,729 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,421 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
14 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$87K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Bailey's Grove, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,276 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Bailey's Grove 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
Paris Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
Fast Food
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Twisted Tap Distillery
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in Bailey's Grove: the details
Is Bailey's Grove a good place to live?
Bailey's Grove is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $405,000.
What does it cost to live in Bailey's Grove?
Homes in Bailey's Grove sell for a median of about $405,000. There are 20 homes for sale here right now and 71 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Bailey's Grove
- What do homes cost in Bailey's Grove?
- The median home value in Bailey's Grove is about $405,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bailey's Grove housing market?
- there are 20 homes for sale in Bailey's Grove right now, and 71 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bailey's Grove?
- Bailey's Grove is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Bailey's Grove walkable?
- Bailey's Grove scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
