Burton Forest Subdivision
Strong schools draw families here
Median $500K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 8.4/10
The lots here average under half an acre, which means you're not dealing with sprawl—homes cluster tight enough that you've got 162 restaurants within a mile, 42 grocery stores within two, and a transit stop about a ten-minute walk away. The median home value sits around $688K, and you're ten minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport if travel matters, or fifteen into downtown Grand Rapids. There's Northeast Park eight minutes on foot, plus two other parks close by, so green space isn't hard to find. The subdivision sits within the Engle Heights Area, which gives it real neighborhood footing, and schools feed into Ridge Park Charter Academy. You've got coffee half a mile out, a restaurant within walking distance, and grocery shopping just over a mile down the road.
Why people love it here
$500K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 8 min bike
19,964 sq ft avg lots
- 15 homes
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Median home price in Burton Forest Subdivision
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Recent Sale Price
$500K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
0.45 ac
0.29 ac – 0.90 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Trader Joe's
Buddy's Pizza
+1 more
Sam's Club Cafe
+1 more
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
East Paris/Whispering Way (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Burton Forest Subdivision 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 Burton Forest Subdivision home (around $500,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $89k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,326 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,326/mo | $88,684 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,829/mo | $102,103 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,997/mo | $106,590 |
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.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Burton Forest Subdivision 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Restaurant
Gander's
Restaurant
Smokey Bones
Restaurant
Buddy's Pizza
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Sam's Club Cafe
Café
Baker's Beanery
Café
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
School
Knapp School
Goldfish Swim School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Burton Forest Subdivision
- What do homes cost in Burton Forest Subdivision?
- The median home value in Burton Forest Subdivision is about $500,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Burton Forest Subdivision housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Burton Forest Subdivision right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Burton Forest Subdivision?
- Burton Forest Subdivision is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Burton Forest Subdivision walkable?
- Burton Forest Subdivision scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.