Colonial Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $275K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.0/10
If someone asks what Colonial Estates is like, tell them: it's a small, tidy subdivision where you can reach downtown in thirteen minutes and still feel removed from the hustle. Two acres of mid-century homes on quarter-acre lots, the kind of place where the trees have had sixty years to grow in and the streets curve just enough to keep through traffic out. Homes here run around $275K, and the median sale moves in a reasonable timeframe—this is solid, unglamorous real estate that works. You're technically in Millbrook Community Bridgeworks, enrolled in Grand Rapids Public Schools, with a transit stop practically on your doorstep and seventy-eight restaurants within a mile if you're willing to drive five minutes for dinner. The nearest park is a thirteen-minute walk; groceries, a twelve-minute one.
Why people love it here
$275K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Kalamazoo/Southampton (NB): 2 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 8 min bike
- Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Colonial Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,870/mo
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Est. Home Value
$275K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.22 ac – 0.27 ac
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
Cone City
+1 more
Despecho Sports Bar
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha South Loop
dog_park
Autumn Ash Drive
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Southampton (NB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Colonial 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 →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 Colonial 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)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Chicken wok
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
School
Alexander Hamilton 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
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(4)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Colonial Estates
- What do homes cost in Colonial Estates?
- The median home value in Colonial Estates is about $275,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Colonial Estates?
- Colonial Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Colonial Estates walkable?
- Colonial Estates scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.