Goodenow Gardens
Room to spread out, great value
Median $303K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
...and that's where you land if you want acreage without abandoning conveniences entirely. Goodenow Gardens sprawls across 101 acres in the Meadow Verde Plat Area, with lots averaging 1.39 acres—enough room to breathe, but not so much that you're maintaining a small farm. Homes here run around $476K. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the subdivision, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 17 minutes away when you need it.
Why people love it here
1.4 acre avg lots
- 55 homes
$303K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Goodenow Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,057/mo
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Median Sale Price
$303K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
55
Median Lot Size
0.92 ac
0.31 ac – 4.5 ac
Homeowner Rate
83.6%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Gas Station deli
+1 more
The Depot Cafe
Roasted
Walker City Central Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Unnamed bike_path
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Goodenow 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Goodenow Gardens home (around $303,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,015 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,015/mo | $53,742 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,320/mo | $61,874 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,422/mo | $64,593 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Goodenow 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Beach Grove School
School
School
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Goodenow Gardens
- What do homes cost in Goodenow Gardens?
- The median home value in Goodenow Gardens is about $303,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Goodenow Gardens?
- Goodenow Gardens is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Goodenow Gardens walkable?
- Goodenow Gardens scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.