Elmdale Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $336K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.1/10
Early morning light hits the tree-lined streets of Elmdale Gardens best, when the twenty-acre subdivision shows its bones—a mix of older brick homes and mid-century ranches tucked into North Park, a northeast Grand Rapids neighborhood that trades downtown noise for riverfront trails and the kind of density where a grocery is a six-minute walk and a restaurant is three minutes closer. This is a place where you can reach Gerald R. Ford Airport in under twenty-five minutes or downtown in just over twelve, but you probably won't need to leave much—one hundred thirty-two restaurants sit within a mile, and Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve is fourteen minutes on foot if you're into that sort of thing.
Why people love it here
$336K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 8 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Soft Water Lake: 13 min walk
- Lamberton Lake: 8 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Elmdale Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,283/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Charlie's Bar & Grill
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
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Grotto Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Crime in Elmdale Gardens 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 Elmdale Gardens home (around $336,250) 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 $2,236 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,236/mo | $59,640 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,575/mo | $68,664 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,688/mo | $71,682 |
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 ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Elmdale Gardens 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(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(7)
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☕ Coffee(19)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(13)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Elmdale Gardens
- What do homes cost in Elmdale Gardens?
- The median home value in Elmdale Gardens is about $336,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elmdale Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elmdale Gardens right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elmdale Gardens?
- Elmdale Gardens is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Elmdale Gardens walkable?
- Elmdale Gardens scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.