English Meadows No. 2
Surrounded by nature
Median $490K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
You're about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which makes this feel close enough to everything without feeling crowded—and that's the whole appeal of English Meadows No. 2. Spread across 8 acres with lots averaging 0.41 acres, it's a tight residential subdivision where you get genuine space without sprawling far from the action. Homes run around $503K, and they're backed by Chandler Woods Charter Academy, keeping things grounded in what matters locally. A grocery store sits just over a mile away, and there are six restaurants within walking distance if you don't mind a 15-minute stroll for dinner. Coffee shops and more substantial shopping are a quick drive, while anyone with a boat or kayak can reach Rogue River Mouth Launch in under three minutes by car. An unnamed park sits a mile out if you need green space on foot. The location slots you into the larger English Meadows Area, which gives you the suburban stability without the isolation—close to the airport at just under 32 minutes, but more importantly, close to the rhythm of the city.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 12 min bike
- Chandler Lake: 11 min bike
$490K median
- Based on 3yr sales
17,890 sq ft avg lots
- 18 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in English Meadows No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,327/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$490K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.26 ac – 0.61 ac
Based on 4 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
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Chandler Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in English Meadows No. 2 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 No. 2 home (around $490,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,259 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,259/mo | $86,910 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,752/mo | $100,061 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,917/mo | $104,458 |
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
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 · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for English Meadows No. 2 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(10)
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Post School
School
School
Koon School
+18 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
Frequently asked about English Meadows No. 2
- What do homes cost in English Meadows No. 2?
- The median home value in English Meadows No. 2 is about $490,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve English Meadows No. 2?
- English Meadows No. 2 is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is English Meadows No. 2 walkable?
- English Meadows No. 2 scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.