Brandau
Walkable and connected
The quick answer
Brandau is a walkable neighborhood, part of Northview Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $325,000.
1 home for sale·Median $325K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 6.2/10
Biking or driving through this stretch feels immediate—grocery, coffee, and dinner are all within a couple of minutes, and the nearest transit stop is practically your neighbor. The walkability here is genuinely solid for errands and eating out, with 150 restaurants within a mile and a grocery store a short walk away, so you're not spending half your evening sourcing dinner. Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve is a 12-minute walk if you want to clear your head without leaving the neighborhood, and four parks sit within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 11 minutes away, which means you've got access without living in the thick of it—the kind of balance this part of Grand Rapids charter township does well. The area attends Northview Public Schools, and if you've got a boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is just under three miles out.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Northview High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Lamberton Lake: 15 min walk
- Soft Water Lake: 6 min bike
$325K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Brandau
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Ken's Fruit Market
Fred's Italian
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Tim Hortons
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
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Planet Fitness
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Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
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CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Crime in Brandau 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 →Recent Sale Price
$325K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,475 – $1,725 · estimated range
To buy a median-priced Brandau home (around $325,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,189 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,189/mo | $58,376 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,520/mo | $67,190 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,631/mo | $70,152 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 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 Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Brandau 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(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 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)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Living in Brandau: the details
Is Brandau a good place to live?
Brandau suits buyers looking for a walkable setting and a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Northview Public Schools. The going price is around $325,000.
What does it cost to live in Brandau?
The median home value in Brandau is about $325,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Brandau
- What do homes cost in Brandau?
- The median home value in Brandau is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brandau housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Brandau right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brandau?
- Brandau is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Brandau walkable?
- Brandau scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
