Brickford Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $300K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 6.4/10
Late afternoon is when Brickford Estates really shows itself—sunlight hitting the brick and landscaping, the kind of light that makes a compact development feel open and intentional. The community sits on three acres near West Central Avenue and South Lee Street, with homes running around $505K, and what you'll notice first is how walkable it actually is: a restaurant is a five-minute walk away, a coffee shop less than a mile down the road, and there are 24 restaurants and six grocery stores within a mile if you're the type who likes options without the drive. The nearest transit stop is literally steps away, which takes the edge off if you're commuting downtown Grand Rapids (about 33 minutes). But here's the thing—you're not marooned in a car-dependent bubble. Paw Paw Park is a three-minute walk, and there are six parks within a mile, so on a weekend morning you can roll out the door and be somewhere green almost immediately. It's the kind of place where the condo layout works because the location does the heavy lifting, and Zeeland Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
New Groningen School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Zeeland
- 5 rated schools in district
$300K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Paw Paw Park Trail: 0 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brickford Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Zeeland Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$300K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
14
Complex Size
3.2 ac
14 units
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
bp
+1 more
Captain Sundae
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Vitale's Pizza of Zeeland
+1 more
Paw Paw Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Willows Way
dog_park
Paw Paw Park Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
+1 more
West Main West of Lee
+1 more
Walgreens
Howard Miller Public Library
+1 more
Toddlerville
AMC Star Holland 8
Crime in Brickford Estates 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Brickford Estates home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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
Brickford Estates Condominium Association
Source: business.westcoastchamber.org
Local Government · area-wide
City of Zeeland
Source: cityofzeeland.com · 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
~$552/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City BPW distribution; water purchased wholesale from City of Holland.
Resident-arranged hauler (Arrowaste, Republic, Waste Management, others)
City lists ~7 approved haulers; residents contract directly.
Ottawa County Environmental Health / private haulers
No city-sponsored recycling; county program or private haulers.
Zeeland MI (City of) · ~8.7¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: cityofzeeland.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Brickford Estates 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
Paw Paw Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(21)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Captain Sundae
Restaurant
The Farmhouse Restaurant in Zeeland
Restaurant
Vee's Grill & Coney Island
Restaurant
Vee’s Wings
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Together
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Toddlerville
Childcare Center
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Childcare Center
Little Kingdom Warriors Academy LLC.
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
City of Holland City Hall
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brickford Estates
- What do homes cost in Brickford Estates?
- The median home value in Brickford Estates is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brickford Estates housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Brickford Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brickford Estates?
- Brickford Estates is served by Zeeland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is New Groningen School (8/10).
- Is Brickford Estates walkable?
- Brickford Estates scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.