Forest Hill Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $464K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.3/10
Rolling hills and mature tree lines frame Forest Hill Meadows, a 27-acre subdivision where homes run around $464K. You're minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport—11.8 to be exact—and downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward 14-minute drive, which means the commute won't eat your day. The neighborhood sits within Forest Hills Public Schools boundaries, and Northeast Park is just a short walk away if you want to get outside. A grocery store and restaurants sit less than a mile down the road, with eighteen dining options within walking distance if you're willing to explore. The coffee run is a bit further, but there's enough within a couple miles that you won't feel remote. It's the kind of place where you get real land and breathing room without sacrificing convenient access to what you need.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$464K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Northeast Park: 14 min walk
- Forest Hills Park: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Forest Hill Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,147/mo
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4 homes sold in Forest Hill Meadows this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Northeast Park
+1 more
Northeast Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Meadows home (around $463,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,083 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,083/mo | $82,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,549/mo | $94,649 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,705/mo | $98,809 |
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.
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Hill 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(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
School
Collins School
Knapp School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Hill Meadows
- What do homes cost in Forest Hill Meadows?
- The median home value in Forest Hill Meadows is about $463,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Hill Meadows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Forest Hill Meadows right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Hill Meadows?
- Forest Hill Meadows is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Forest Hill Meadows walkable?
- Forest Hill Meadows scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.