Bailey's Grove
Solid value in a growing area
19 homes for sale·Median $392K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here, open land and a quiet grid of roads define the rhythm—farmhouse-style homes spread across a thousand acres where you can actually see the sky, yet downtown Grand Rapids is only about 23 minutes away when you need it. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, a district known for its multilingual student body and genuinely global classroom. A couple dozen restaurants sit within a mile, many reflecting the international groceries and cuisines that run through the larger community—Mexican, African, Asian markets and spots all within reach. Paris Park is a five-minute walk, and three other parks cluster nearby for something quick. The airport lands nine minutes south, which matters if you're catching early flights, and the nearest grocery is about a mile down the road. A transit stop sits a nine-minute walk away. Homes here lean toward classic farmhouse charm with room to breathe, the kind of stretch where you get suburban convenience without feeling squeezed.
Why people love it here
$392K median
- 65 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bailey's Grove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,661/mo
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65 homes sold in Bailey's Grove this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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 $392,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,607 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,607/mo | $69,528 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,002/mo | $80,048 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,134/mo | $83,566 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
14 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$87K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$135K
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(9)
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
Fast Food
Carmelo's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 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(5)
+2 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
Frequently asked about Bailey's Grove
- What do homes cost in Bailey's Grove?
- The median home value in Bailey's Grove is about $392,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bailey's Grove housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Bailey's Grove right now, and 65 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.
