Colonial Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $305K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
If someone asks where Colonial Acres is, tell them it's a twelve-acre subdivision just outside downtown Grand Rapids—close enough that the city is eleven minutes away, far enough that you've got breathing room. The platted lots run a fifth of an acre each, modest rectangles that hold homes in the $292K range, the kind of neighborhood where you're not buying into scarcity but into proximity and everyday convenience. A restaurant is a five-minute walk; Prairie Park is six minutes on foot. There are sixty restaurants within a mile and four parks, which means you're not choosing between one option and hoping. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
$305K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Prairie Park: 8 min walk
- KENT TRAILS: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Colonial Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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3 homes sold in Colonial Acres this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$305K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.16 ac – 0.34 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Prairie Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Little Caesars
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Prairie Park
+1 more
Prairie Park Playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
36th/Perry (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Colonial Acres 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 Colonial Acres home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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 Colonial Acres 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)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
The Grand Rapids Fishery
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Chopstick House
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Gladiola Elementary School
School
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
West Elementary School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
Wyoming High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Colonial Acres
- What do homes cost in Colonial Acres?
- The median home value in Colonial Acres is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Colonial Acres housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Colonial Acres right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Colonial Acres?
- Colonial Acres is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Colonial Acres walkable?
- Colonial Acres scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.