Hillside Farm Meadows
Solid value in a growing area
Median $635K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 4.5/10
When you turn onto the drive, the first thing that hits you is the space—thirty-three acres of it, with homes set on lots that average a quarter of an acre each. Trees frame the community, and there's genuine separation between houses; you're not living on top of neighbors. The condo model means less maintenance headache without sacrificing land. Homes here run around $694K, and they're positioned in the 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that the commute is just over sixteen minutes, yet far enough out that you're surrounded by green space and quieter streets.
Why people love it here
$635K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK: 11 min bike
- Knapp Corner Preserve: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Hillside Farm Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,311/mo
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Median Sale Price
$635K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
23
Complex Size
33.1 ac
23 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Knapp Valley Forest Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Reds at Thousand Oaks
+1 more
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
Unnamed playground
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
Walgreens
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Hillside Farm Meadows 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 Hillside Farm Meadows home (around $635,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $113k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,224 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,224/mo | $112,628 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,863/mo | $129,670 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,076/mo | $135,369 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hillside Farm Meadows 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Barnes & Noble
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Egypt Valley School
Moffitt Hill School
Orchard View Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Hillside Farm Meadows
- What do homes cost in Hillside Farm Meadows?
- The median home value in Hillside Farm Meadows is about $635,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hillside Farm Meadows?
- Hillside Farm Meadows is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Hillside Farm Meadows walkable?
- Hillside Farm Meadows scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.