Cook Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $339K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.1/10
Cook Estates is a four-acre subdivision within the Broad Acres Area, where quarter-acre lots sit close enough that you can actually bike to a restaurant in about six minutes—and there are fifty-four of them within a mile, so the choice won't paralyze you. A transit stop is practically on the corner, downtown Grand Rapids is twelve minutes away by car, and Kent Trails park sits a short walk off. The Wyoming Public Schools district serves the area. Homes here run around $325K, and the neighborhood reads as genuinely compact and accessible without feeling cramped; four parks within walking distance help with that. If you're the type who'd rather not live at the end of a long driveway, this works.
Why people love it here
$339K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Kent Trails: 10 min walk
- Prairie Park: 10 min bike
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cook Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,300/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$339K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.20 ac – 0.37 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KENT TRAILS
0.5 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
Target Grocery
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The Grand Rapids Fishery
+1 more
Tea Trade Cafe
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Prairie Park
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Byron Center/38th (NB)
+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 Cook 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 Cook Estates home (around $338,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,253 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,253/mo | $60,083 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,594/mo | $69,175 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,708/mo | $72,215 |
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Cook 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
The Grand Rapids Fishery
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
West Elementary School
School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Gladiola Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cook Estates
- What do homes cost in Cook Estates?
- The median home value in Cook Estates is about $338,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cook Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Cook Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cook Estates?
- Cook Estates is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Cook Estates walkable?
- Cook Estates scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.