Forest Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $652K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.5/10
You're about fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which is exactly close enough to feel connected without the hustle. Forest Meadows spreads across forty acres as a platted subdivision in the Forest Meadows Area, with homes running around $608K. What makes it work is the access—a grocery store is a twelve-minute walk away, a coffee shop nine minutes, and you've got over two hundred restaurants within a mile if you're not cooking. The nearest transit stop lands just six minutes on foot, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is under ten minutes by car if you're traveling.
Why people love it here
$652K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min bike
- Abbeydale Estates Area Trail: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Forest Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,426/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.7 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
Aldi
+1 more
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Starbucks
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Northeast Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/4155 28th (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest 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 Meadows home (around $652,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $116k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,337 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,337/mo | $115,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,993/mo | $133,142 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,212/mo | $138,993 |
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 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(8)
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Gander's
Restaurant
Smokey Bones
Restaurant
The Wing Experience
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Forest Hills School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
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(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Meadows
- What do homes cost in Forest Meadows?
- The median home value in Forest Meadows is about $652,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest 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 Meadows?
- Forest Meadows is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Forest Meadows walkable?
- Forest Meadows scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.