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Neighborhood198.7 acres

Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area is a neighborhood, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.

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1 home for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.2/10

🏙️8 mito Downtown GR(~15 min drive)
🏞️22 mito Lake Michigan(~44 min drive)

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.

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💰Home Values

$360K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,444/mo

$
$72,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,86876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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Median Sale Price

$360K

3 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Walker City Central Park

1.4 mi

Expected Rent

$1,650/mo

$1,450 – $1,850 · estimated range

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 6/10

School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

6Kenowa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 933 students · 18:1 · 2.2 mi
6Zinser Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 430 students · 16:1 · 2.8 mi
4Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 623 students · 17:1 · 2.4 mi
3Kenowa Hills Central Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 551 students · 15:1 · 1.2 mi
2Kenowa Hills Pathways High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 85 students · 25:1 · 2.2 mi

Walkability

1.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.1
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
3.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Meijer

8 mindrive
bp
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Gas Station deli

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
5 mindrive
Interurban Depot Cafe
6 mindrive
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
6 mindrive

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Quick drive

The Depot Cafe

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Roasted

12 minbike· 5 min drive
The Pickle Back
6 mindrive
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
7 mindrive
Cesar's Pub
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Walker City Central Park

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
Veterans Park
6 mindrive
Cole Park
6 mindrive
Blandford Nature Center
9 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Unnamed playground

11 minbike· 4 min drive
Walker City Central Park Playground
12 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Stafford Lake

10 mindrive
Lake Leota
14 mindrive
Cranberry Lake
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Sand Creek Trail

13 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
15 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
15 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Walker City Central Park Trail

10 minbike· 29 min walk· 4 min drive
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
6 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

gym

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Family Fitness
8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

3 Mile/Wilson (WB)

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
3 Mile/Wilson (EB)
9 minbike
Wlison south of Remembrance (SB)
10 minbike
3 Mile/Kinney (WB)
4 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Short drive

KDL Walker Branch

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

6 mindrive· 16 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

13 mindrive

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 $360,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,425/mo$64,663
10% (+PMI)$2,791/mo$74,426
5% (+PMI)$2,914/mo$77,707

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.

Full Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

Tallmadge Charter Township

616-677-1248Website

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

Waterunconfirmed

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.

Sewerunconfirmed

Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual

Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Residents contract private hauler.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU; inferred.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

Regional gas utility; inferred.

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Police

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff with contracted community policing position since 2001.

Fire

Wright-Tallmadge Fire Department

Joint fire dept serving Wright and Tallmadge townships.

Services for Tallmadge Township · 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)

Meijer

Grocery Store

3.5 mimap

Meijer

Grocery Store

3.8 mimap

bp

Grocery Store

3.8 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(11)

Gas Station deli

Restaurant

1.7 mimap

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Restaurant

1.7 mimap

Interurban Depot Cafe

Restaurant

1.9 mimap

Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop

Restaurant

1.9 mimap

Jia Yuan

Restaurant

3.0 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(7)

The Depot Cafe

Café

1.9 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

3.3 mimap

Starbucks Coffee Company

Café

3.5 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Roasted

Bar

1.5 mimap

The Pickle Back

Bar

1.9 mimap

Alfano's Pub and Ristorante

Bar

3.0 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(22)

Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School

School

1.2 mimap

Beach Grove School

1.5 mimap
Kenowa Hills High School

School

2.2 mimap
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School

School

2.3 mimap
Kenowa Hills Middle School

School

2.4 mimap

+17 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(3)

Walker Ice & Fitness Center

Fitness Center

1.7 mimap

Family Fitness

Fitness Center

3.7 mimap

Planet Fitness

Fitness Center

4.5 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Walker City Central Park

1.4 mimap

Veterans Park

1.9 mimap

Cole Park

2.0 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Richmond Hills Dog Park

Dog Park

4.9 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail

Bike Path

0.8 mimap

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

Walker City Central Park Trail

Bike Path

1.3 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚌 Transit(30)

Wilson/Wilson Ct (NB)

Transit Stop

0.6 mimap
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)

Transit Stop

1.0 mimap
3 Mile/Wilson (EB)

Transit Stop

1.0 mimap

+27 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(1)

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

Daycare

2.0 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

KDL Walker Branch
1.5 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(2)

Walker, MI Supercharger

EV Charging

3.5 mimap
Grand Rapids, MI - Lake Michigan Drive Northwest Supercharger

EV Charging

4.6 mimap
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Living in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area: the details

Is Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area a good place to live?

Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.

What does it cost to live in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area?

Homes in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area sell for a median of about $360,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.

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 $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area right now, and 3 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.

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Data sources: listings, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Median in Ironwood Drive & Walker Rest Area Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,444/mo

$
$72,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,86876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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