Boulder View Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $660K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 8.2/10
Across 20 acres near the intersection of Grand River Drive and East Beltline Avenue, Boulder View Estates unfolds as a modest subdivision where lot sizes average just under half an acre—enough breathing room without the sprawl. Homes here run around $688K, and the real geography reveals itself once you're in: a thirteen-minute walk lands you at restaurants, a coffee shop is fifteen minutes on foot, and Versluis Lake sits less than a mile away, with a boat launch on the Rogue River another half-mile beyond that. Downtown Grand Rapids is seventeen minutes by car, which means the subdivision occupies that useful middle ground between suburban quiet and urban pull. Northview Public Schools serves the area, while Versluis Park—a genuine neighborhood anchor—is an eleven-minute walk through the subdivision itself, the kind of distance where you actually go.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 0.6 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- DNR Park: 12 min bike
- Unnamed beach: 11 min bike
$660K median
- 1 recent sale
19,654 sq ft avg lots
- 29 homes
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Median home price in Boulder View Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,481/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Versluis Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.6 mi
Recent Sale Price
$660K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.44 ac
0.37 ac – 0.54 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
+1 more
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
DNR Park
+1 more
Versluis Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Boulder View Estates 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 Boulder View Estates home (around $660,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $117k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,390 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,390/mo | $117,063 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,054/mo | $134,775 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,276/mo | $140,699 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Boulder View Estates Association
Managed by Christine Byers
Source: grar · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Boulder View Estates 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(15)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+12 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
Anna's House - Northland Dr
Restaurant
Rio Grand Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
Thai Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Crestwood School
School
Moffitt Hill School
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gold Dust Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(13)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Boulder View Estates
- What do homes cost in Boulder View Estates?
- The median home value in Boulder View Estates is about $660,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boulder View Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Boulder View Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Boulder View Estates?
- Boulder View Estates is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Crestwood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Boulder View Estates walkable?
- Boulder View Estates scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.