Conservatory Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $325K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 7.7/10
If someone asks what Conservatory Woods is like before you arrive, just tell them it's a condo community on about 7 acres where you're never more than a few minutes from coffee, food, or a walk to the dog park. The location sits in the Gee Dr & Foreman St Area, roughly 26 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with two dozen restaurants within a mile—far more dining density than the acres-per-home ratio would suggest. Creekside Park is a 9-minute walk, and there are five parks total within a mile, so the immediate surroundings lean recreational rather than remote. Homes here run around $251K, and the Lowell Area Schools district serves the area. A grocery store is about an 11-minute walk away, a coffee shop three minutes on foot, and if you keep a boat, the Lowell boat launch on the Grand River is about 2 miles out. The real character emerges from the quiet contradiction: it reads as a low-density residential pocket on a map, but lives like something denser, with amenities stacked close enough that you don't need to plan outings around a car.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$325K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Old Faithful Dog: 3 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Conservatory Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$325K
1 recent sale
Units
20
Complex Size
6.7 ac
20 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Old Faithful Dog
+1 more
Meds cafe
New Union Brewery
+1 more
Creekside Park
+1 more
Creekside Kingdom
Stoney Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Conservatory Woods 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 Conservatory Woods home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Conservatory Woods Condominiums
Managed by Conrad Swanson
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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
~$699/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Conservatory Woods 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Creekside Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(14)
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Conservatory Woods
- What do homes cost in Conservatory Woods?
- The median home value in Conservatory Woods is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Conservatory Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Conservatory Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Conservatory Woods?
- Conservatory Woods is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Conservatory Woods walkable?
- Conservatory Woods scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.