Collindale Meadows
Walkable and connected
Median $350K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
You can move through Collindale Meadows on foot—the grocery is a short walk away, and restaurants dot the surrounding blocks—but the real draw is the subdivision itself: eight acres of modest lots (around a fifth of an acre each) lined with homes that run about $301K and cluster mostly between 1,200 and 3,000 square feet. You're in Shawmut Hills, the northwest corner of Grand Rapids, where tree-lined streets and rolling terrain give you room to breathe without the sprawl feeling endless; downtown is just nine minutes away, and Shawmut Park sits a short walk down the block for jogging or fall strolls. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, transit access is solid (three minutes on foot to the nearest stop), and the neighborhood's got that mix of Ranch and Cape Cod-style homes built back in the '50s and '60s—enough character to feel established, small enough to actually know the block.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Westside Social: 5 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$350K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Park: 13 min walk
- Shawmut Hills Park: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Collindale Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Shawmut Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Collindale (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$350K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.17 ac – 0.33 ac
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$875 – $1,125 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shawmut Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Collindale Meadows 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 Collindale Meadows home (around $350,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,358 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,358/mo | $62,867 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,713/mo | $72,358 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,549 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Collindale Meadows 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(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Collindale Meadows
- What do homes cost in Collindale Meadows?
- The median home value in Collindale Meadows is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Collindale Meadows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Collindale Meadows right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Collindale Meadows?
- Collindale Meadows is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Collindale Meadows walkable?
- Collindale Meadows scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.