Brandau Acres
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $208K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
Early evening is when Brandau Acres shows best—the sun drops behind the trees and the lots, averaging three-quarters of an acre each, finally feel spacious rather than cramped. This 14-acre platted subdivision sits in the 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area, about 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the city's pull but far enough to breathe. Homes here run around $208K, landing you in the kind of price range where you're not house-poor and can still take a weekend trip. John Ball Lake sits less than a mile away—close enough for a quick paddle or picnic without the lakefront mortgage. The neighborhood has actual walkability: a grocery store is a 15-minute walk, a restaurant is 9 minutes on foot, and there are 125 restaurants within a mile if you're tired of cooking. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 21 minutes out if you're a regular traveler. PROVIN TRAILS PARK just over a mile away gives you room to wander.
Why people love it here
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
32,901 sq ft avg lots
- 5 homes
$208K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Brandau Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$208K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.57 ac
0.43 ac – 1.3 ac
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
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
Unnamed playground
Evergreen Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
YogaSix
+1 more
Celebration Village
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Brandau Acres 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
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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 Brandau Acres 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
PROVIN TRAILS PARK
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi North
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Brandau Acres
- What do homes cost in Brandau Acres?
- The median home value in Brandau Acres is about $207,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Brandau Acres?
- Brandau Acres is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Brandau Acres walkable?
- Brandau Acres scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.