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Subdivision58.5 acres

Brookside Estates

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️33 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$342K median

  • 7 sales in past year
🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 30 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🏡Space & Property

13,843 sq ft avg lots

  • 154 homes

This quiet residential area spans 59 acres with generously sized lots averaging nearly a third of an acre, giving homeowners plenty of space to spread out. The neighborhood features a mix of ranch and multi-level homes, many with recent updates like renovated kitchens, new flooring, and modern mechanicals. Residents enjoy easy access to 17 restaurants within a mile and convenient shopping at nearby Woodland Mall, while still maintaining a peaceful suburban feel with tree-lined streets and natural areas including Plaster Creek frontage.

With excellent transit connectivity and proximity to parks like Oxford Park, the area offers a balance of accessibility and tranquility. The Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the community, and families appreciate the spacious properties that often include features like three-season porches, walkout basements, and private decks. This location works particularly well for families seeking room to grow, professionals wanting a quiet retreat close to amenities, and anyone who values larger lots with easy access to shopping and dining.

7 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$345K

7 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

154

Median Lot Size

0.29 ac

0.16 ac – 1.5 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 30 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Sherwood Global Studies AcademyElementary · PK-06 · 128 students · 12:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

7 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026