Bradford Place Condominium
Easy outdoor access
Median $261K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 5.0/10
Driving through Bradford Place feels like moving through a quiet pocket of order—brick ranch condos line the streets with a consistent, settled character, each with its own garage and a small stretch of land that reads as genuine breathing room rather than cramped quarters. The East Beltline sits close enough to make the commute downtown (about 9 minutes) genuinely quick, but far enough that you're not living under highway noise; Knapp's Corner, a working cluster of shops and restaurants, lies just a short drive away, and a half-dozen dining spots sit within a mile if you're craving something closer. Most units went up in the 1980s, and many have been refreshed with stainless steel, granite, and hardwood—the kind of updates that feel like actual choices rather than developer gestures. Balconies and full basements come standard, so you get real usable space; monthly HOA fees averaging around $300 handle the exterior work, landscaping, and snow removal.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- Grand Rapids Township Park: 10 min bike
- Church Lake: 12 min bike
$261K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Bradford Place Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,768/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Community Association Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$261K
2 recent sales
Units
1
Complex Size
9.1 ac
1 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
Golden Eagle Café
+1 more
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Grand Rapids Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Church Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Crime in Bradford Place Condominium 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 Bradford Place Condominium home (around $260,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,733 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,733/mo | $46,204 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,995/mo | $53,195 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,082/mo | $55,533 |
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
Bradford Place Condominiums
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
Source: grar · 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 ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bradford Place Condominium 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(10)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
Kent Intermediate School District
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Cascade Community Association Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
Manhattan Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Bradford Place Condominium
- What do homes cost in Bradford Place Condominium?
- The median home value in Bradford Place Condominium is about $260,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bradford Place Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bradford Place Condominium right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bradford Place Condominium?
- Bradford Place Condominium is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Bradford Place Condominium walkable?
- Bradford Place Condominium scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.