Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $325K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
Out here you're getting the spacing and privacy that comes with land—half-acre and two-acre lots with wooded backdrops, plenty of room for garages, pole barns, and the kind of yard where a fire pit makes sense—but you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes) that you're not actually isolated from it. The area sits squarely between city and country: coffee's a quick 1.3-mile drive, groceries about 3.2 miles away, and you're minutes from the highway corridor without the highway sitting on top of you. Homes here tend toward ranch styles and contemporary builds on quiet cul-de-sacs, with Kenowa Hills Public Schools serving the area. If you need a walk, Walker City Central Park is roughly a mile and a half down the road, and a transit stop is within walking distance. The whole stretch sits in Tallmadge charter township, which has been quietly holding its ground between developed and undeveloped for over a century—not the city, not quite the country, just the right mix if you're tired of choosing.
Why people love it here
$325K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Gas Station deli
+1 more
The Depot Cafe
Roasted
Walker City Central Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Sand Creek Trail
Walker City Central Park Trail
Johnson Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
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
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · 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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area 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
Walker City Central Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Walker City Central Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area
- What do homes cost in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area?
- The median home value in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area?
- Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area walkable?
- Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
