Homestead Timber Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $495K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
The standout feature here is the sheer acreage per home—each lot averages 1.12 acres, which means you're not stacking condos shoulder-to-shoulder. Homestead Timber Estates sprawls across 13 acres in the Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area, giving the whole development a spread-out feel that actually justifies calling it "estates." Homes run around $600K, and you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—15.8 minutes if traffic behaves—which keeps the place both removed and accessible. A park sits a seven-minute walk away, with five more within a mile, and Duck Lake lands just 1.3 miles off if you want water access without the property tax hit of waterfront. Grocery stores and restaurants dot the immediate surroundings: a grocery within a mile, six restaurants within the same radius, and a coffee shop if you're willing to drive two. The Rogue River Launch is 2.6 miles out for anyone who trailers a boat. Enrollment through Chandler Woods Charter Academy keeps school logistics local, and the whole location reads as genuinely convenient without feeling cramped—close enough to everything that car trips are short, far enough out that you're not hearing much from the highway.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.7 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Chandler Lake: 6 min bike
- Unnamed park: 7 min bike
$495K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Homestead Timber Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,360/mo
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Based on 4 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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$495K
1 recent sale
Units
10
Complex Size
13.2 ac
10 units
Walkability
Limited
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
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Homestead Timber 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 Homestead Timber Estates home (around $495,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,292 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,292/mo | $87,797 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,791/mo | $101,082 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,957/mo | $105,524 |
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
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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 Homestead Timber 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Hill'S Bbq Llc
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
Vestal Inn
Bar
Archival Brewing
Pub
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Post School
Goff School
School
School
Koon School
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(13)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Homestead Timber Estates
- What do homes cost in Homestead Timber Estates?
- The median home value in Homestead Timber Estates is about $495,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Homestead Timber Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Homestead Timber Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Homestead Timber Estates?
- Homestead Timber Estates is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Homestead Timber Estates walkable?
- Homestead Timber Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.