English Meadows
Surrounded by nature
Median $429K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.3/10
If someone asks where you live, "English Meadows" probably doesn't ring a bell for them—it's a small, quiet subdivision of just eleven acres on the west side, but it punches above its weight in terms of what's nearby. You're looking at half-acre lots that feel spacious without being sprawling, with homes running around four hundred seventeen thousand dollars, and you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a fifteen-minute drive gets you there. The neighborhood itself is low-key—no busy main drag cutting through it—but six restaurants sit within a mile, a grocery store is about a mile and a third away, and if you want to grab coffee, you're looking at just over two miles down the road. Two parks are within walking distance, and Elk Lake is just 1.8 miles away for outdoor recreation.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.8 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Chandler Lake: 8 min bike
- Unnamed park: 9 min bike
$429K median
- 1 recent sale
20,643 sq ft avg lots
- 20 homes
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Median home price in English Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,909/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$429K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.45 ac
0.32 ac – 1.2 ac
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,325 – $1,900 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Shots On The River
+1 more
Circle K
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Chandler Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in English Meadows 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 English Meadows home (around $428,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,886 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,886/mo | $76,967 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,322/mo | $88,587 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,468/mo | $92,493 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for English Meadows 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(14)
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
Post School
School
School
Koon School
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about English Meadows
- What do homes cost in English Meadows?
- The median home value in English Meadows is about $428,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the English Meadows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in English Meadows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve English Meadows?
- English Meadows is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is English Meadows walkable?
- English Meadows scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.