Graymoor

The thing you notice first is how the 53 acres sit quietly off the main roads—you're about 23 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if you head that way, but mostly this feels like its own small world. Graymoor is a straightforward condo community in the 68th Street and Egan Avenue area, where homes run around $123K and the architecture leans traditional. You've got two parks within a mile, including Lepard Preserve about a 12-minute walk away, which breaks up the residential feel. There are 24 restaurants within a mile—enough variety that you're not stuck eating the same place twice—and a coffee shop about a 15-minute walk if you're willing to leave the property. The nearest grocery is 2.3 miles out, so it's a quick drive for supplies. Schools fall under Caledonia Community Schools, and the Gerald R. Ford airport is just seven minutes away, which matters if you travel regularly.