Chateau Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $450K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
If someone asks where Chateau Estates is, just tell them it's about 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—that context does most of the work. The subdivision sits on 198 acres with homes running around $447K, and you're surrounded by actual stuff: 198 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store less than one away, and a coffee shop a short drive. George P. Tilma Nature Preserve is an 8-minute walk if you want green space without leaving the neighborhood, and there are 10 parks within a mile for good measure.
Why people love it here
$450K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 46 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 1 min walk
- Chateau Estates Area Trail: 6 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Chateau Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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9 homes sold in Chateau Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
George P. Tilma Nature Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
46
within 1 mile
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Barrel House Party Store
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
3 Gatos Brewery
+1 more
Buck Creek Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
44th/Burlingame (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Chateau 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chateau Estates home (around $450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,993 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,993/mo | $79,815 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,446/mo | $91,892 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,597/mo | $95,931 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Chateau 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Target Grocery
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
PAC Brazilian Restaurant
Restaurant
Chuy’s Chinese And American Restaurant
Restaurant
Russo's Pizza
Restaurant
YoChef's Kitchen
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Pine Grove Learning Center
School
Holy Trinity School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Chateau Estates
- What do homes cost in Chateau Estates?
- The median home value in Chateau Estates is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chateau Estates housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Chateau Estates right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chateau Estates?
- Chateau Estates is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oriole Park Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Chateau Estates walkable?
- Chateau Estates scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.