Groot Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $365K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
Two acres of modest lots—each a quarter-acre plot—where homes run around $413K and the everyday infrastructure is already there: a transit stop four minutes on foot, a grocery four stops beyond that, restaurants enough to skip cooking for months. Downtown Grand Rapids sits fifteen minutes north, which means the commute won't eat your life, and the airport is less than half an hour away when you need it. Mill Race Park anchors the neighborhood a thirteen-minute walk out, surrounded by three other parks within a mile, and if you're the type to launch a boat, Grandville Launch is only a mile and a half down the road. The Grandville Public Schools district covers the area, and the broader Vredevoogd Plat Area context means you're in a section of town where things are already connected—walkable in the way that matters, dense enough to feel purposeful without pretending to be something louder.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.3 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Whispering Springs Lake: 8 min bike
- Buck Creek Trail: 7 min bike
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$365K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Groot Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mill Race Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.3 mi
Median Sale Price
$365K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.21 ac – 0.28 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
The Donut Conspiracy
Starbucks Coffee Company
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Mill Race Park
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Wilson/40th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Groot 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 Groot Estates home (around $364,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,427 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,427/mo | $64,730 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,525 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,917/mo | $77,800 |
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
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Groot 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.
🛒 Grocery(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
The Donut Conspiracy
Fast Food
Red Robin
Restaurant
Noodles & Company
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Central Elementary School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Groot Estates
- What do homes cost in Groot Estates?
- The median home value in Groot Estates is about $364,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Groot Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Groot Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Groot Estates?
- Groot Estates is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Groot Estates walkable?
- Groot Estates scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.