Bluegrass Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $651K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 8.3/10
You wake up here and the first thing you notice is land—39 acres laid out so you're not staring at your neighbor's garage, but you're also not isolated; downtown Grand Rapids is about 14 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport sits roughly 13 minutes down the road when you need it. Homes run around $650K, and the subdivision feeds into Forest Hills Public Schools. There's a grocery store less than a mile off, a dozen restaurants within the same radius, and Northeast Park is a short walk if you need to burn off energy without getting in the car. The Eastmont Gardens Area wraps around you with actual things to do—coffee shops, more shopping—so you're not inventing errands or pretending the subdivision *is* the whole world. It's the kind of place where you get space without paying for the fantasy of being somewhere else.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$651K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Northeast Park: 10 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min drive
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Bluegrass Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,421/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Subway
Starbucks Coffee Company
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Northeast Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Bluegrass 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 Bluegrass Meadows home (around $651,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $116k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,332 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,332/mo | $115,511 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,987/mo | $132,989 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,206/mo | $138,833 |
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.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
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 Bluegrass 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
Watermark Country Club
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
School
Knapp School
Collins School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bluegrass Meadows
- What do homes cost in Bluegrass Meadows?
- The median home value in Bluegrass Meadows is about $651,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bluegrass Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bluegrass Meadows right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bluegrass Meadows?
- Bluegrass Meadows is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Bluegrass Meadows walkable?
- Bluegrass Meadows scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.