Hamilton Woods
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $995K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
— and what strikes you first is the space. Hamilton Woods spreads across 40 acres with lots averaging 1.28 acres each, the kind of breathing room that feels genuinely different from closer-in developments. You're about 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the city's close enough to reach without the constant hum of through-traffic, and there's a pair of parks within a mile if you want something immediate. Duck Lake sits 1.3 miles away for weekend mornings, while the Rogue River boat launch is 2.5 miles out if paddling's your thing. The nearest grocery and restaurants cluster around 1.2 miles, so you're not hauling groceries from some distant strip; it's genuinely nearby without being on top of you. Homes here run around $880K, with Chandler Woods Charter Academy serving the area. Shopping options are abundant—a dozen grocery stores within two miles—which means you've got real choice rather than one obvious stop. A coffee shop sits 1.5 miles down the road, close enough for a morning habit but far enough that the neighborhood itself stays quieter. The larger Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area has the bones of what you'd expect from a West Michigan condo community at this scale and price point: accessible but not cramped, connected but not crowded.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.8 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 10 min bike
- Unnamed park: 11 min bike
$995K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hamilton Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,755/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$995K
1 recent sale
Units
27
Complex Size
40.0 ac
27 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Chandler Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Woods home (around $995,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $176k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,618 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,618/mo | $176,481 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,619/mo | $203,184 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,954/mo | $212,114 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 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 Hamilton 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Hill'S Bbq Llc
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Eastern Kille Distillery
Restaurant
Vestal Inn
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(20)
Post School
Goff School
Valley View School
Englishville School (Closed)
School
+15 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(8)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Merrell Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(5)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Hamilton Woods
- What do homes cost in Hamilton Woods?
- The median home value in Hamilton Woods is about $995,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hamilton Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Woods?
- Hamilton Woods is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Belmont Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Hamilton Woods walkable?
- Hamilton Woods scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.