Garden Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $270K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 5.1/10
Driving through Garden Park feels like moving through a grid that knows what it wants—tree-lined streets, modest lots running about a sixth of an acre each, and homes priced around $227K that sit comfortably in the middle of West Michigan's market. You're just over twelve minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and fifteen from Gerald R. Ford airport, which means the subdivision lands in that useful pocket where you're not paying for proximity to the city but you're not isolated from it either. Within a mile, there are sixty restaurants and nearly fifty grocery stores; a restaurant sits about five minutes away on foot, and Kellogg Woods Park is a four-minute walk if you want trees and green space without leaving the neighborhood. Kelloggsville Public Schools serves the area.
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Why people love it here
$270K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- El Burrito Gigante: 9 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Garden Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,832/mo
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9 homes sold in Garden Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$270K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
151
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
2949 sq ft – 0.35 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · estimated range
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
+1 more
Unnamed beach
East-West Trail
Interurban Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
54th 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: Kelloggsville Public Schools
Crime in Garden Park 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 Park home (around $269,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,818 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,818/mo | $48,479 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,092/mo | $55,799 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,185/mo | $58,259 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Park 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
El Burrito Gigante
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Underground Cookie Club
Restaurant
Popeyes
Fast Food
Retro Indian Grill
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 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
🚴 Trails(1)
Interurban Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
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Frequently asked about Garden Park
- What do homes cost in Garden Park?
- The median home value in Garden Park is about $269,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Garden Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Garden Park right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Garden Park?
- Garden Park is served by Kelloggsville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Kentwood High School (7/10).
- Is Garden Park walkable?
- Garden Park scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.