Blue Water Pines
Surrounded by nature
Median $730K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 5.8/10
You wake up here and the first thing you notice is trees—actual mature trees, not the kind that came with new construction five years ago. The lots average over two acres, which means your neighbors aren't auditing your thermostat through the walls, and the wooded backdrop does most of the visual heavy lifting for you. It's a gated community in Grand Rapids that operates like a place unto itself, even though downtown is only about 17 minutes away when you need it. The condo setup means someone else handles the heavy maintenance, which is the entire point of buying here: you get the land and the quiet without spending weekends with a leaf blower. Homes run between $350,000 and $600,000, depending on what's actually on the market—which isn't often, since people tend to stay. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and the proximity to Knapp Valley Forest Park and two other parks within walking distance means your weekend plans practically schedule themselves.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.9 mi
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- John Ball Lake: 11 min walk
- Mason Lake: 6 min drive
$730K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Blue Water Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,956/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$730K
1 recent sale
Units
40
Complex Size
101.5 ac
40 units
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
+1 more
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
Unnamed playground
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Blue Water Pines 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 Blue Water Pines home (around $730,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,855 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,855/mo | $129,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,590/mo | $149,070 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,836/mo | $155,621 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Blue Water Pines 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Barnes & Noble
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
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💪 Gyms(8)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Blue Water Pines
- What do homes cost in Blue Water Pines?
- The median home value in Blue Water Pines is about $730,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Blue Water Pines housing market?
- no homes are listed in Blue Water Pines right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Blue Water Pines?
- Blue Water Pines is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Blue Water Pines walkable?
- Blue Water Pines scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.