Chateau Hills
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Chateau Hills is a neighborhood, part of Vanguard Charter Academy and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $345,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $345K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 3.8/10
In the southeast corner of Wyoming, Michigan, this wooded pocket of the Grand Rapids metro wraps around the Pines Golf Course and Palmer Park, roughly five miles south of downtown Grand Rapids. U.S. Route 131 runs north–south less than a mile to the west, putting downtown about thirteen minutes up the highway. The name most likely traces to the Chateau Estates subdivision at the neighborhood's core — it shows up by that name in property records and listing copy — though no published history documents exactly how "Chateau Hills" came to label the wider area. Several golf-adjacent plats fill in the rest of the map: Golfview Estates, Golf View Estates, Golfpark View Estates, Ridgeview Estates, and Ferrand Estates, with newer construction in the Cross Creek Greens section along the east side.
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Why people love it here
$345K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 36 parks within 1 mile
- LINUS C PALMER PARK & GOLF COURSE: 3 min walk
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Chateau Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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7 homes sold in Chateau Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$345K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
36
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,650/mo
$1,500 – $1,775 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
36
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Vanguard Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Barrel House Party Store
Belkis Bistro Restaurant
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
3 Gatos Brewery
+1 more
LINUS C PALMER PARK & GOLF COURSE
Unnamed playground
Van Singel Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Haughey Avenue Southwest
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
44th/Flamingo (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Chateau Hills 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 Wyoming.
Wyoming crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chateau Hills home (around $345,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,324 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,324/mo | $61,969 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,675/mo | $71,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,793/mo | $74,469 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Chateau Hills 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)
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Target Grocery
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
PAC Brazilian Restaurant
Restaurant
Russo's Pizza
Restaurant
YoChef's Kitchen
Restaurant
Chuy’s Chinese And American Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Pine Grove Learning Center
School
Holy Trinity School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Adams Protestant Reformed School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Chateau Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
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Living in Chateau Hills: the details
Is Chateau Hills a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Chateau Hills is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Vanguard Charter Academy. Expect prices centered around $345,000.
What does it cost to live in Chateau Hills?
The median home value in Chateau Hills is about $345,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Chateau Hills
- What do homes cost in Chateau Hills?
- The median home value in Chateau Hills is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chateau Hills housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Chateau Hills right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chateau Hills?
- Chateau Hills is served by Vanguard Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Chateau Hills walkable?
- Chateau Hills scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
