Beard Farm
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.2M·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
Driving through Beard Farm feels like moving through a pocket of breathing room—53 acres of platted land where homes sit with genuine space around them. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (16 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford airport (15 minutes) that commuting doesn't eat your day, but far enough out that you're not living on top of neighbors. Homes here run around $980K. Everything essential clusters within walking distance: a grocery store, coffee shop, and eighteen restaurants sit about a mile away, and Cascade Burton Park is even closer if you need green space fast. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area. This isn't a manufactured community—it's a subdivision with real utility, where the draw is straightforward: land, proximity, and a spot in the Cascade Rd & Burton St Area that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.2M median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Laraway Lake: 3 min walk
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Beard Farm
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,079/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Beard Farm
- What do homes cost in Beard Farm?
- The median home value in Beard Farm is about $1,190,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beard Farm housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Beard Farm right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beard Farm?
- Beard Farm is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Beard Farm walkable?
- Beard Farm scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.