Jennydale Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $855K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.4/10
A quiet road lined with mature trees marks the entrance to Jennydale Estates, a 15-acre subdivision where lots average two-thirds of an acre—enough space to breathe without losing the sense of being close to everything. You're about fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids or a quick eleven-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford airport, which makes the suburban feel less isolated than it looks. A grocery store sits less than a mile away, and there's no shortage of restaurants nearby—roughly ninety within walking distance if you're willing to venture out, plus coffee shops just as close. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and if you want to stretch your legs, Northeast Park is a thirteen-minute walk. What keeps Jennydale itself special isn't the proximity stats, though—it's the actual quiet, the tree cover, and the way the neighborhood feels genuinely apart from the busier parts of the Abbeydale Estates Area it's part of.
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Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
28,941 sq ft avg lots
- 18 homes
$855K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Jennydale Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,804/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$855K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
18
Median Lot Size
0.63 ac
0.45 ac – 1.1 ac
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Watermark Country Club
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Sticks Lounge
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Jennydale 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 Jennydale Estates home (around $855,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $154k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,759 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,759/mo | $153,574 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,629/mo | $176,761 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,921/mo | $184,555 |
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
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade Township · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Jennydale 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Betsy Fry
Restaurant
The Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant
Fast Food
Ihop
Restaurant
El Centenario Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Caribou Coffee
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Martin School
Knapp School
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
+23 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Jennydale Estates
- What do homes cost in Jennydale Estates?
- The median home value in Jennydale Estates is about $855,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jennydale Estates housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Jennydale 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 Jennydale Estates?
- Jennydale Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Jennydale Estates walkable?
- Jennydale Estates scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.