Grand Oaks No.2 Area
Space and nature
4 homes for sale·Median $389K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 6.3/10
Driving through this stretch feels unhurried—roads curve past houses sitting on lots measured in acres rather than square feet, and a grocery stop or coffee run means stepping out, not driving far. Ranch homes with vinyl siding dot the landscape, many upgraded with new windows, roofs, and energy-efficient systems that speak to owners settling in for the long term. Four-season rooms and finished basements appear often enough in local listings to suggest a pattern of people making these places their own. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 15 minutes south, close enough for a weeknight dinner without feeling suburban in the rushed sense; Elk Lake is just over a mile away, and the Rogue River launch sits 2.5 miles out for anyone with a boat. The area's 3,600-plus acres and average lot sizes near 2.5 acres mean genuine space between neighbors—you're not living on top of each other. Over 70 restaurants and a dozen grocery options within a short radius keep daily logistics simple, while Comstock Park Public Schools serves the area. This is the kind of place where a newly renovated 1870s farmhouse sits alongside a 2022 Clayton model, and both feel at home.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Elk Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Little Pine Island Lake: 4 min walk
- Scott Lake: 14 min walk
1.9 acre avg lots
- 98 homes
$389K median
- 31 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grand Oaks No.2 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,641/mo
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31 homes sold in Grand Oaks No.2 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$385K
27 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$473K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Circle K
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Little Pine Island Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Snap Fitness
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Grand Oaks No.2 Area 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 Grand Oaks No.2 Area home (around $389,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,587 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,587/mo | $68,996 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,979/mo | $79,436 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,110/mo | $82,927 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$93K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$155K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Grand Oaks No.2 Area, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,320 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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand Oaks No.2 Area 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(14)
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Wendy's
Restaurant
Fricano's Pizza Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Shots On The River
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Perrin Brewin Company
Pub
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Post School
Koon School
Goff School
Englishville School (Closed)
School
+15 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Wahlfield County Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Grand Oaks No.2 Area
- What do homes cost in Grand Oaks No.2 Area?
- The median home value in Grand Oaks No.2 Area is about $389,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand Oaks No.2 Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Grand Oaks No.2 Area right now, and 31 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand Oaks No.2 Area?
- Grand Oaks No.2 Area is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Grand Oaks No.2 Area walkable?
- Grand Oaks No.2 Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
