Hoffman Meadows
Solid value in a growing area
Median $455K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.4/10
Driving through Hoffman Meadows, you're moving through a 15-acre subdivision. The nearest restaurant is less than a mile away, and there are 42 of them within walking distance if you're ambitious—coffee shops and grocers are close enough that you're not planning expeditions just to eat. Two parks sit within a mile, with an unnamed one a 14-minute walk if you want green space without leaving the neighborhood. The location does real work: Gerald R. Ford Airport is 11.4 minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids takes 17.9 minutes, which means you can live here and not feel tethered to a car for every errand. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and the whole subdivision sits in the Hanna Lake Ave & 76th St Area, where the suburban density is just right—close enough to everything that matters, far enough that you've got room.
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Why people love it here
$455K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Hoffman Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,089/mo
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Median Sale Price
$455K
Based on 3yr sales
Expected Rent
$2,375/mo
$2,100 – $2,650 · wider-area estimate
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jet's Pizza
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Railtown Brewing Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
dog_park
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Gaines Twp
+1 more
Meijer Pharmacy
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
+1 more
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Hoffman 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 Hoffman Meadows home (around $455,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,065 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,065/mo | $81,727 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,527/mo | $94,066 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,683/mo | $98,213 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,273 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines Township · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hoffman 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
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🏫 Schools(27)
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🚴 Trails(3)
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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👶 Childcare(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Hoffman Meadows
- What do homes cost in Hoffman Meadows?
- The median home value in Hoffman Meadows is about $455,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hoffman Meadows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hoffman Meadows right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hoffman Meadows?
- Hoffman Meadows is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Explorer Elementary (7/10).
- Is Hoffman Meadows walkable?
- Hoffman Meadows scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.