Brookside Estates No.2
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 4.3/10
Folks who land in Brookside Estates No. 2 tend to be working people drawn by proximity—a quick 22-minute commute, groceries less than a mile away, and a median home value around $134K that doesn't require selling a kidney. It's a 28-acre subdivision where about half the residents own their places outright, and while the schools run a solid 4.3 rating, the real draw is probably just being close enough to everything that matters without overpaying for the privilege.
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Why people love it here
$315K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
12,972 sq ft avg lots
- 75 homes
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 9 min bike
- Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Brookside Estates No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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3 homes sold in Brookside Estates No.2 this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$315K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
75
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.23 ac – 0.52 ac
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,250 – $1,775 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
+1 more
Smart Choice Living
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha South Loop
dog_park
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Southampton (NB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Brookside Estates No.2 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 Brookside Estates No.2 home (around $315,000) at today's 7.40% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,249 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,745 · Property tax (est.) $394 · Insurance (est.) $110 = $2,249/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,249/mo | $59,968 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,585/mo | $68,934 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,701/mo | $72,017 |
Estimates use a 7.40% 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.
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 Brookside Estates No.2 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
Oxford Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Chicken wok
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(3)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(5)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Brookside Estates No.2
- What do homes cost in Brookside Estates No.2?
- The median home value in Brookside Estates No.2 is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookside Estates No.2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brookside Estates No.2 right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brookside Estates No.2?
- Brookside Estates No.2 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Brookside Estates No.2 walkable?
- Brookside Estates No.2 scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.