Grand Woods
Strong schools draw families here
Median $525K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
Sitting on the southeast edge of Grand Rapids, Grand Woods spreads across 29 acres of actual land—each lot running a comfortable 0.45 acres—in a part of town where you can still see trees without apologizing for it. Downtown is twelve minutes away, which means you're close enough to actually go, far enough that you're not hearing the machinery of it all day. The school district here is Northview Public Schools. What makes this place work, though, is the ratio: fifty-four restaurants within a mile, a coffee shop you can reach in seven minutes, a grocery store just over a mile down the road, and somehow it doesn't feel crowded because the land itself feels spacious. Dwight Lydell County Park is less than a mile away, and there are five parks tucked within that radius—the kind of thing that matters more once you've actually lived somewhere and learned what you use versus what you just drive past. Homes here run around $413K, and if you ever get the urge to launch a boat, Comstock Riverside Park is about 2.5 miles out. It's the kind of neighborhood that doesn't need to announce itself.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 17 parks within 1 mile
- Grotto Park: 8 min bike
- Rifle Range Road Northeast: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Grand Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,564/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$525K
1 recent sale
Units
25
Complex Size
28.7 ac
25 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
17
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Vitalies
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Tim Hortons
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Grotto Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Monroe/Vet's Facility (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Grand Woods 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 Woods home (around $525,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,492/mo | $93,118 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,208 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,197/mo | $111,919 |
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
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Grand Woods 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(27)
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🍕 Restaurants(11)
Restaurant Napkin Bands
Restaurant
Mad Dogz
Restaurant
Prime Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(16)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
Wellerwood School
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💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
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🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grand Woods
- What do homes cost in Grand Woods?
- The median home value in Grand Woods is about $525,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grand Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Grand Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grand Woods?
- Grand Woods is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Grand Woods walkable?
- Grand Woods scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.