Forest Meadows No.1
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $638K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.4/10
Rolling through Forest Meadows No.1 feels like stepping into a neighborhood where people actually know their neighbors—a 15-acre pocket of the Greater Grand Rapids area where families have planted roots, with Forest Hills schools nearby and a quick 21-minute commute for most folks heading into town. You're minutes away from a coffee shop, a restaurant, and grocery shopping, so everyday life hums along without too much fuss, while Reeds Lake sits just 3.5 miles out for those weekend adventures. The vibe here is solidly mid-range Michigan living—comfortable homes in the $260K range, a mix of owners and renters, and people who've found that sweet spot between suburban calm and convenient access to what matters.
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Why people love it here
$638K median
- 1 recent sale
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 No.1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,331/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Recent Sale Price
$638K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,800/mo
$1,600 – $2,025 · estimated range
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
Gander's
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/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Forest Meadows No.1 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 No.1 home (around $638,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $115k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,304 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,304/mo | $114,777 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,954/mo | $132,102 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,172/mo | $137,928 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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.
Homeowners Association
Forest Meadows Condominiums
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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 No.1 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(6)
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Restaurant
Gander's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Smokey Bones
Restaurant
The Wing Experience
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Goldfish Swim School
Forest Hills School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 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)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Burton St & Kraft Ave 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(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
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Frequently asked about Forest Meadows No.1
- What do homes cost in Forest Meadows No.1?
- The median home value in Forest Meadows No.1 is about $638,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Meadows No.1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Meadows No.1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Meadows No.1?
- Forest Meadows No.1 is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Forest Meadows No.1 walkable?
- Forest Meadows No.1 scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.