Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $238K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.9/10
When you pull up to a school in this district, you're struck by how compact everything feels—1.4 square miles, the smallest district in Michigan by land area—yet there's nothing cramped about it. Five schools serving 1,737 students means the kind of place where staff and families actually know one another, and that shows up in how staff talk about their work. Lee High School got a major renovation completed in fall 2023, with classrooms and spaces that reflect what happens when a community votes to invest: a 2020 bond passed, and the building came back refreshed. You'll find restaurants and a transit stop steps away, a dog park a 10-minute walk off, and 120 restaurants within a mile—so the district sits in a real neighborhood, not isolated. Homes here run around $237K, and the district spends $13,653 per student annually. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven and a half minutes away; the airport, about 23. There are seven parks within walking distance and 30 grocery stores within two miles, which tells you this is an embedded, accessible corner of Wyoming with actual density around it. The smallest district in the state carries something outsized: genuine investment from people who show up.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.9 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Kimball Stadium: 10 min walk
- Marquette Park: 12 min walk
$238K median
- 70 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Antojitos El Bajio: 5 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,613/mo
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70 homes sold in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kimball Stadium
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.9 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado Mexico - Chicago Dr.
+1 more
Antojitos El Bajio
+1 more
New Life Nutrition
+1 more
Anazeh Sands Billiards
+1 more
Kimball Stadium
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Trestle Trail
dog_park
Nanninga & Setsma Add. Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Chicago/Nagel (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 43 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Crime in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools 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 Godfrey-Lee Public Schools home (around $237,550) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,580 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,580/mo | $42,134 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,819/mo | $48,509 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,899/mo | $50,641 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$235K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$117K
Median
Who actually lends in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Godfrey-Lee Public Schools 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(30)
Supermercado Mexico - Chicago Dr.
Grocery Store
National Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Mexico - Clyde Park
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
El Velero Restaurante LLC
Restaurant
Antojitos El Bajio
Restaurant
Taqueria Maravatio
Restaurant
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Metro Grand Rapids
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Lee High School
School
Holy Name School
Godfrey School
The Potter's House
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(16)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools?
- The median home value in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is about $237,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Godfrey-Lee Public Schools housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools right now, and 70 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Godfrey-Lee Public Schools?
- Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is served by Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee High School (7/10).
- Is Godfrey-Lee Public Schools walkable?
- Godfrey-Lee Public Schools scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.