Neighborhood454.6 acres

Forest Meadows Area

Room to spread out, great value

4 homes for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 8.5/10

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️35 mito Lake Michigan

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

🏡Space & Property

15.0 acre avg lots

  • 124 homes
💰Home Values

$275K median

  • 19 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
  • East Paris Homesites Area Trail: 6 min bike
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8.5
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Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy

9Meadow Brook Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 463 students · 15:1 · 1.4 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · 2.6 mi
9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · 2.8 mi
7Collins Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 358 students · 18:1 · 2.9 mi

Median Sale Price

$275K

19 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Northeast Park

0.7 mi

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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 4 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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026