Grand Valley Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $740K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 9.0/10
Most lots here run over an acre, which means you're looking at real space between houses on this 67-acre subdivision where homes typically sit around $838K. The Grand River is genuinely close—the Knapp Street Bridge boating access is less than half a mile away if you're into launching a kayak or fishing, and there's a walking access point just nine minutes on foot. You're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and the Forest Hills Public Schools district covers the area. Groceries and restaurants are a couple miles out, so this feels more rural than urban, but that's kind of the point—you get land and a boat launch without being completely cut off.
Why people love it here
1.1 acre avg lots
- 46 homes
Eastern High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$740K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grand Valley Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,024/mo
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3 homes sold in Grand Valley Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$740K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
46
Median Lot Size
1.1 ac
0.95 ac – 1.8 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Starbucks
Hopcat
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
John Ball Lake
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Ada Township Trails
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Grand Valley Estates 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 Valley Estates home (around $740,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $131k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,922 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,922/mo | $131,252 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,667/mo | $151,112 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,916/mo | $157,753 |
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.
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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand Valley Estates 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
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Hopcat
Pub
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Egypt Valley School
Lincoln School
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Grand Valley Estates
- What do homes cost in Grand Valley Estates?
- The median home value in Grand Valley Estates is about $740,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand Valley Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Grand Valley Estates right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand Valley Estates?
- Grand Valley Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Grand Valley Estates walkable?
- Grand Valley Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.