Forest Meadows Area
Discover what makes Forest Meadows Area unique — shops, streets, and community character.
“Strong schools draw families here”
17 homes sold in Forest Meadows Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthAbove average schools
- Ridge Park Charter Academy (7.5/10, 55%) · Forest Hills (8.5/10, 45%)
- ⚠️ District depends on address
- 10 rated schools nearby
$275K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
- $67K median household income
- 59% owner-occupied
Park-rich area
- 3 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min bike
- East Paris Homesites Area Trail: 6 min bike
Forest Meadows Area sits in the heart of Kentwood city, surrounded by some 390 restaurants and 54 grocery stores within two miles—so while the neighborhood itself is a straightforward residential block of traditional brick homes running around $267K, you're never far from the commercial spine that defines the wider area. The nearest coffee shop and restaurant are steps away, and transit access is right there at the curb, which means a 15.8-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids or 10.8 minutes to Gerald R. Ford International Airport feels less like a trek and more like a practical commute. Three parks sit within a mile, including Northeast Park about a 14-minute walk out, and a grocery store is roughly an 8-minute walk if you need to grab something fast. Ridge Park Charter Academy serves the area, and the 455 acres that make up the neighborhood read as solid, unremarkable residential real estate in a suburb that's known for its sheer diversity and commercial density rather than any single defining character.
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Median home price in Forest Meadows Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo

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Median home price: $275,000
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$1,123/mo
Median Rent
17 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
Elementary
6
K-5 nearby
Middle
1
6-8 nearby
High School
2
9-12 nearby
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
3
within 1 mile
17 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast






