Explorer Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $546K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 5.2/10
Explorer Estates is a small platted subdivision wedged into the 68th St & 60th St area, close enough to Gerald R. Ford airport that a 12-minute drive gets you there, but far enough that you won't spend your evenings listening to jets. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 18 minutes away—reasonable for someone who wants city access without living in it. The subdivision itself is modest in footprint, but the neighborhood around it has real density: sixty restaurants within a mile, eighteen grocery stores within two miles, and a couple of parks nearby if you want to walk one off. An unnamed park is about a nine-minute walk, and a coffee shop sits roughly a mile down the road. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area. Homes here run in the mid-range for the region, so you're getting access to genuine commercial infrastructure without the premium zip code markup.
Why people love it here
$546K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
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Frequently asked about Explorer Estates
- What do homes cost in Explorer Estates?
- The median home value in Explorer Estates is about $546,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Explorer Estates?
- Explorer Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Explorer Estates walkable?
- Explorer Estates scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.