Breton Meadows
Walkable with great nature access
Median $168K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 5.5/10
If I'm being honest, the first thing I'd tell you on the drive over is how much breathing room you get here. Breton Meadows sits on four acres in Millbrook Community Bridgeworks, with each condo backed by nearly three and a half acres of land—the kind of space that actually feels like space. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 16-minute drive gets you there, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport is less than 11 minutes away, but the neighborhood itself has that tree-lined, winding-road feel where you're not hearing through-traffic. There are eight parks within walking distance, and Oxford Park is just nine minutes on foot if you want to actually use them. The grocery store is steps away, and there are 78 restaurants and 36 grocery options within a mile if you feel like exploring.
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
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Autumn Ash Drive: 5 min walk
- Oxford Park: 9 min walk
$168K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Breton Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,141/mo
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Family Fare
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Karki Restaurant & Bar
+1 more
Oxford Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Autumn Ash Drive
Blue's Gym
Breton south of 43rd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$168K
2 recent sales
Units
30
Complex Size
3.6 ac
30 units
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Excel Charter Academy
Crime in Breton 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 Breton Meadows home (around $168,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $30k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,117 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,117/mo | $29,798 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,286/mo | $34,306 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,343/mo | $35,814 |
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
Breton Meadows 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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Breton 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)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Wasabi
Restaurant
Tasty Gyro & Coney Island
Restaurant
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)
Restaurant
Village Inn
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Breton Meadows
- What do homes cost in Breton Meadows?
- The median home value in Breton Meadows is about $168,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Breton Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Breton 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 Breton Meadows?
- Breton Meadows is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Breton Meadows walkable?
- Breton Meadows scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.