Forest Meadows Area
Room to spread out, great value
5 homes for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 8.5/10
Out here, you're on the eastern edge of Kentwood city, where 455 acres of low-density residential land spreads across traditional brick and vinyl homes on generous lots averaging over 14 acres each. The horizon opens up—you're close enough to feel connected (downtown Grand Rapids is about 16 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits just over 10 minutes east), but far enough to have real space and breathing room. Three parks nestle within a mile, and you're steps from restaurants, coffee, and a transit stop, yet the neighborhood maintains a quieter, more spacious character than the denser corridors closer to the city center.
Why people love it here
15.0 acre avg lots
- 124 homes
$275K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- East Paris Homesites Area Trail: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Forest Meadows Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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19 homes sold in Forest Meadows Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Median Sale · Houses
$652K
4 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$264K
15 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Trader Joe's
+1 more
Buddy's Pizza
+1 more
Sam's Club Cafe
+1 more
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
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 Area 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Forest Meadows Area home (around $275,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,829/mo | $48,776 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,106/mo | $56,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,624 |
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Area 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
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Restaurant
Buddy's Pizza
Fast Food
Cantina Mexican Grill
Restaurant
King Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Sam's Club Cafe
Café
Baker's Beanery
Café
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
+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
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 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 Area
- What do homes cost in Forest Meadows Area?
- The median home value in Forest Meadows Area is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Meadows Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Forest Meadows Area right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Meadows Area?
- Forest Meadows Area is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Forest Meadows Area walkable?
- Forest Meadows Area scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
