Garden Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $260K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 5.1/10
Most people hear "subdivision" and picture cookie-cutter ranch homes on identical postage stamps, but Garden Estates is actually a tight 2-acre plot in the Pine Creek Estates Area where lots average just under a fifth of an acre—tight enough that you're genuinely close to neighbors, generous enough that you're not stacked on top of them. Homes here run around $253K, and you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and the airport, but the real draw is how much is already within walking distance: Kellogg Woods Park is a quick walk away, there are three parks nearby, and you've got 36 restaurants and 48 grocery stores within a mile or two, plus a transit stop seven minutes on foot if you need it. Kentwood Public Schools covers the area, and the whole setup feels less like suburban sprawl and more like a working neighborhood where you can actually get somewhere without firing up the car every time.
Why people love it here
$260K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Garden Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$260K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.13 ac – 0.24 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Daily Deals Food Outlet
+1 more
El Burrito Gigante
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Bar Down Grill
Kellogg Woods Park
+1 more
Kellogg Woods Park Playground
Van Singel Lake
Unnamed beach
East-West Trail
Interurban Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
60th Street Station (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Garden Estates 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 Garden Estates home (around $260,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,729 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,729/mo | $46,116 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,991/mo | $53,093 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,079/mo | $55,427 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Garden Estates 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
Kellogg Woods Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
El Burrito Gigante
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Popeyes
Fast Food
Underground Cookie Club
Restaurant
Retro Indian Grill
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Garden Estates
- What do homes cost in Garden Estates?
- The median home value in Garden Estates is about $260,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Garden Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Garden Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Garden Estates?
- Garden Estates is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Garden Estates walkable?
- Garden Estates scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.