Imperial Forest Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $430K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.5/10
Imperial Forest Estates sits on 13 acres in a pocket of West Michigan where downtown Grand Rapids is about 13 minutes away by car, making it close enough to the city's pull without being in the thick of it. Two parks live within a mile, and Walker Community Park is just a short walk off. You can get to a grocery store in roughly 15 minutes on foot, a coffee shop in 11, and a restaurant in 9—there are 150 restaurants within a mile if you're browsing options. Schools fall under Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and transit access is immediate, with a stop just 4 minutes away. Homes here run in the $300K–$400K range, depending on the listing. It's the kind of suburban setup where you've got breathing room but the conveniences are still within reach.
Why people love it here
$430K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Walker Community Park: 11 min walk
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Imperial Forest Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,919/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Shots
Starbucks
Cesar's Pub
Walker Community Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/W Grand (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Crime in Imperial Forest 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 Imperial Forest Estates home (around $430,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,860 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,860/mo | $76,268 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,293/mo | $87,808 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,438/mo | $91,667 |
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.
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Imperial Forest 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
China Chef Chinese
Restaurant
Shots
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Empire Beauty School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Frequently asked about Imperial Forest Estates
- What do homes cost in Imperial Forest Estates?
- The median home value in Imperial Forest Estates is about $430,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Imperial Forest Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Imperial Forest 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 Imperial Forest Estates?
- Imperial Forest Estates is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Imperial Forest Estates walkable?
- Imperial Forest Estates scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.