Flowers Crossing
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.2M·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.6/10
The thing you'll notice first about Flowers Crossing is the land—a hundred acres of it, with each condo sitting on roughly 1.3 acres, which means actual space between houses instead of that shoulder-to-shoulder feeling. Homes here run around $1.3 million, and that acreage goes a long way toward explaining why. You're fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, but the place reads more country than suburban—Crahen Valley Park is a short walk away, and there are two parks within a mile if you want to move around without getting in the car. The nearest restaurant is about a twelve-minute walk, a grocery store is thirteen minutes out, and if you're the type who needs coffee in the morning before your commute, there's a shop less than a mile away. Gerald R. Ford Airport sits twenty-two minutes north. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area. The real kicker for anyone who boats or fishes: Knapp Street Bridge Launch is 1.7 miles away, and John Ball Lake sits just 1.5 miles south, so water access isn't theoretical—it's nearby enough to actually use on a weekend.
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Why people love it here
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Crahen Valley Township Park Trails: 5 min walk
- Crahen Valley Park: 9 min walk
$1.2M median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Flowers Crossing
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,333/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crahen Valley Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$1.2M
2 recent sales
Units
69
Complex Size
99.5 ac
69 units
Expected Rent
$2,125/mo
$1,875 – $2,375 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hopcat
Crahen Valley Park
Grand Rapids Township Park Playground
Mason Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Crahen Valley Township Park Trails
dog_park
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Celebration Village
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Flowers Crossing 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 Flowers Crossing home (around $1,227,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $220k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $8,268 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $8,268/mo | $220,483 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,516/mo | $253,771 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,936/mo | $264,960 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Flowers Crossing 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(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(9)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Kent Intermediate School District
Lincoln School
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💪 Gyms(11)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
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Frequently asked about Flowers Crossing
- What do homes cost in Flowers Crossing?
- The median home value in Flowers Crossing is about $1,227,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Flowers Crossing housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Flowers Crossing right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Flowers Crossing?
- Flowers Crossing is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Flowers Crossing walkable?
- Flowers Crossing scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.