Copperwood
Strong schools draw families here
Median $706K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 9.0/10
Copperwood looks best on a late afternoon in fall, when the maples turn and the whole 18-acre community catches that golden light filtering through the trees. The condos sit on modest lots—about a third of an acre each—which means mature landscaping and real density without feeling cramped. You're just 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so the commute is genuinely painless, and if you need the airport, Gerald R. Ford is 21 minutes away. Homes here run around $752K, which lands you in a community with real depth: 107 restaurants within a mile, 30 grocery stores within two miles, and a coffee shop less than a mile away. The nearest park—Provin Trails—is a 15-minute walk, and there are two more parks within the same distance. A restaurant is a 14-minute walk if you feel like heading out on foot, and the grocery just under a mile if you don't.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$706K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Provin Trails Park: 3 min drive
- Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Copperwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,792/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$706K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
38
Complex Size
18.3 ac
38 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
PROVIN TRAILS PARK
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Evergreen Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Copperwood 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 Copperwood home (around $705,800) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,694 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,694/mo | $125,186 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,405/mo | $144,128 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,642/mo | $150,462 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
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Solar potential
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Copperwood 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)
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🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi & Grill
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
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💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(7)
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Frequently asked about Copperwood
- What do homes cost in Copperwood?
- The median home value in Copperwood is about $705,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Copperwood?
- Copperwood is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Copperwood walkable?
- Copperwood scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.