Breton Valley
Solid value in a growing area
Median $525K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.3/10
Breton Valley sits right in the Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area, where you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 14-minute drive gets you there, but far enough out that you've still got room to breathe on 34 acres of residential space. Homes here run around $500K, and the location pulls its weight—there's a transit stop steps away if you need it, a coffee shop and restaurant within about a 10-minute walk, and honestly, 138 restaurants within a mile means you're never stuck wondering what's for dinner. Two parks are within walking distance, including Stanaback Park just a 10-minute walk over, and if you need to hit Gerald R. Ford Airport, you're looking at 12 and a half minutes. Kids go to Excel Charter Academy, and the neighborhood has that mix of convenience and access that makes the commute feel less like a drag.
Why people love it here
$525K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail: 8 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Breton Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanaback Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Breton Valley
- What do homes cost in Breton Valley?
- The median home value in Breton Valley is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Breton Valley housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Breton Valley right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Breton Valley?
- Breton Valley is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Breton Valley walkable?
- Breton Valley scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.