Brookfield Acres
Strong schools draw families here
Median $223K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
Just south of Hastings, this platted area sits on the edge of Barry County where Fall Creek winds through established lots and cul-de-sacs feel genuinely remote. Homes here—ranch and bi-level layouts mostly, with attached garages and fenced yards—tend toward solid mid-century construction, the kind where new furnaces and updated kitchens signal long-term owner care rather than turnover. Twin Lakes lies less than a mile away, and Second Ward Park anchors the wider area at just over a mile, giving the neighborhood that rare rural-suburban balance where you're still 40 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport but a grocery run means driving 1.8 miles into town. Shops and coffee are similarly close by but not intrusive—the character here is land and quiet, not foot traffic.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 6 rated schools in district
$223K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Brookfield Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,512/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Mexican Connections
+1 more
State Grounds Coffee House
Klosterman's Sports Tap
Second Ward Park
+1 more
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Carter Lake
Beach at Thornapple Lake
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Riverwalk
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Brookfield 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Brookfield Acres home (around $222,750) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,475 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,475/mo | $39,321 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,698/mo | $45,276 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,772/mo | $47,263 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,400 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Brookfield 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
Second Ward Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Phil's Galley
Restaurant
Mexican Connections
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
R&D Pizzeria
Restaurant
Seasonal Grille
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(20)
Hastings High School
School
Gregory School
Central School
Hastings Center School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brookfield Acres
- What do homes cost in Brookfield Acres?
- The median home value in Brookfield Acres is about $222,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookfield Acres housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Brookfield Acres right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brookfield Acres?
- Brookfield Acres is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Brookfield Acres walkable?
- Brookfield Acres scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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