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Bancroft Meadows

Highly rated schools nearby

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $726K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.0/10

🏙️16 mito Downtown GR(~32 min drive)
🏞️45 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 30m drive)

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Why people love it here

🎓Schools
90

Lowell Senior High School

  • High — 7.0 mi away
  • Lowell
  • 3 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$726K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed park: 5 min bike
  • Veterans Memrorial Park: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Bancroft Meadows

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,926/mo

$
$145,127
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,76576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Lowell Area Schools

9Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,099 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 7.0 mi
7Alto Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 407 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.4 mi
7Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 771 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 6.2 mi

Median Sale Price

$726K

Based on 3yr sales

Complex Size

22.6 ac

Expected Rent

$1,400/mo

$1,225 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Veterans Memrorial Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Walkability

3.5

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
4.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.7
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Bricks Pizza

10 minbike· 28 min walk· 3 min drive
Subway
6 mindrive
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
8 mindrive
☕Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Kindred Roots Cafe

6 minbike· 19 min walk· 3 min drive
Cup of Grace
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Alto Bar

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Alto American Legion Post 528
7 minbike
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Unnamed park

5 minbike· 16 min walk· 2 min drive
Veterans Memrorial Park
6 minbike
Campau Lake Public Access
7 mindrive
7 mindrive

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Perrin Lake

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 3 min drive
Bunker Lake
7 mindrive
Spring Lake
6 mindrive
Underwood Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Stoney Lakeside Park Beach

13 mindrive
Unnamed beach
13 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park

11 mindrive
dog_park
11 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Campau Lake Launch

8 mindrive
Campbell Lake Launch
8 mindrive
Pratt Lake Launch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kids R Angels Childcare Center

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres

15 mindrive

Crime in Bancroft Meadows 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 Bancroft Meadows home (around $725,635) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $130k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,888 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $4,888/mo$130,338
10% (+PMI)$5,626/mo$150,016
5% (+PMI)$5,874/mo$156,631

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.

Full Bancroft Meadows cost-of-living breakdown →
Dominant StyleCraftsman, Ranch
ConstructionStone, Vinyl Siding
RoofAsphalt, Shingle
HeatingForced Air
Central Air100%
Fireplace100%
SewerSeptic Tank
WaterWell

Homeowners Association

Bancroft Meadows Homeowners Association

Source: exprealty.com · unconfirmed

Local Government · area-wide

Bowne Township

616-868-6846Website

Source: bownetwp.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

~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,338 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Based on assessor parcel records

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic (individual)

Based on assessor parcel records

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Pockets may be served by Great Lakes Energy cooperative.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Bowne Township Fire Department

6260 Bancroft Ave, Alto.

Services for Bowne Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API

Utility, solar, and service details for Bancroft Meadows 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.

🍕 Restaurants(6)

Bricks Pizza

Restaurant

0.9 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

2.2 mimap
Nighthawk

Restaurant

3.7 mimap

Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station

Restaurant

3.7 mimap

Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern

Restaurant

3.7 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(2)

Kindred Roots Cafe

Café

0.3 mimap

Cup of Grace

Café

2.3 mimap

🍺 Bars(2)

Alto Bar

Bar

0.2 mimap

Alto American Legion Post 528

Bar

0.3 mimap

🏫 Schools(1)

Kettle Lake School

3.7 mimap

🌳 Parks(7)

Veterans Memrorial Park

0.2 mimap

Unnamed park

0.3 mimap

Park

0.3 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(2)

Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area

Dog Park

4.7 mimap

Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park

Dog Park

4.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(1)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

2.9 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(4)

Campau Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.2 mimap
Campbell Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.4 mimap
Pratt Lake Launch

Boat Launch

4.1 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(1)

Kids R Angels Childcare Center

Childcare Center

4.7 mimap
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Frequently asked about Bancroft Meadows

What do homes cost in Bancroft Meadows?
The median home value in Bancroft Meadows is about $725,635. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Bancroft Meadows housing market?
there are 4 homes for sale in Bancroft Meadows right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Bancroft Meadows?
Bancroft Meadows is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
Is Bancroft Meadows walkable?
Bancroft Meadows scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Bancroft Meadows

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,926/mo

$
$145,127
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,76576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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