Gilbert Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $270K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.1/10
...so Gilbert Gardens is a modest three-acre platted subdivision with homes running around $270K, and it's the kind of tight pocket where 0.23-acre lots mean you're close enough to your neighbors that you'll actually see them—which cuts both ways depending on your mood. You're about twelve minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and there's a restaurant a short walk away when you don't feel like cooking; Charles Lemery Park is an eight-minute walk if you need to get outside. Within a mile radius you've got fifty-four restaurants and six parks, which isn't too shabby for such a small footprint. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area, and the broader Broad Acres Area context keeps things grounded—there's actual transit access six minutes on foot, and grocery shopping within a mile and a half. It's the kind of place where the convenience is built in without feeling sprawling, and the price point reflects a straightforward pitch: walkable, accessible, no pretense.
Why people love it here
$270K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 26 parks within 1 mile
- Charles Lemery Park: 10 min bike
- Prairie Park: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Gilbert Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,831/mo
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Est. Home Value
$270K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.17 ac – 0.36 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Charles Lemery Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
26
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Barrel House Party Store
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
3 Gatos Brewery
+1 more
Charles Lemery Park
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
36th/Groveland (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Gilbert Gardens 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.
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Gilbert Gardens 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)
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Great Lakes
Restaurant
Fast Food
Noble Restaurant
Restaurant
The Grand Rapids Fishery
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
West Elementary School
School
Gladiola Elementary School
School
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
Holy Trinity School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gilbert Gardens
- What do homes cost in Gilbert Gardens?
- The median home value in Gilbert Gardens is about $269,675. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Gilbert Gardens?
- Gilbert Gardens is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Gilbert Gardens walkable?
- Gilbert Gardens scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.