Forest Hill Meadows No.2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $464K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 8.3/10
Driving through Forest Hill Meadows No. 2 feels like you've found a quiet residential pocket that actually works—good schools, reasonable home values around $187K, and everything you need within a mile or so, from groceries to dinner spots. The 14-acre community sits comfortably in Forest Hills Public Schools territory with a median commute of just over 21 minutes, and you're close enough to Reeds Lake (2.7 miles) for weekend getaways without the chaos of being right on top of it. With nearly 60 percent owner-occupied homes and solid neighboring amenities, this is the kind of place where people put down roots.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$464K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
12,240 sq ft avg lots
- 41 homes
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Forest Hill Meadows No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,147/mo
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4 homes sold in Forest Hill Meadows No.2 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
Median Sale Price
$464K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
41
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.19 ac – 0.48 ac
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 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 Forest Hill Meadows No.2 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 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 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(25)
+22 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)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Abbeydale Estates Area Trail
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 No.2
- What do homes cost in Forest Hill Meadows No.2?
- The median home value in Forest Hill Meadows No.2 is about $463,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Hill Meadows No.2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Hill Meadows No.2 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 No.2?
- Forest Hill Meadows No.2 is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Forest Hill Meadows No.2 walkable?
- Forest Hill Meadows No.2 scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.