Johnson Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $544K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
What surprises people about Johnson Estates is how close you are to everything without feeling crammed in—114 acres of platted homes where you can grab coffee in seven minutes but still have actual breathing room, and a transit stop right at your doorstep if you need it. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 16 minutes away, which means your commute is real but not brutal, and homes here run around $512K. The subdivision sits within the Vredevoogd Plat Area and feeds into Grandville Public Schools, and what really clinches it is the sheer density of places to eat—222 restaurants within a mile, everything from quick bites to sit-down spots. You've got three parks nearby and Calvin Crest Park is a short walk away, so there's actual green space mixed in with the convenience; the real kicker is that Kenowa Lake lands just 1.8 miles out, close enough for a weekend afternoon without being in your backyard.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.5 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Whispering Springs Lake: 5 min walk
- RiverTown Mall Trail: 15 min walk
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$544K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Johnson Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,690/mo
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12 homes sold in Johnson Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin Crest Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.5 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Red Lobster
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Fruition Açaí & Coffee
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Calvin Crest Park
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Ivanrest at 40th (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Johnson 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 Johnson Estates home (around $543,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $96k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,615 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,615/mo | $96,399 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,162/mo | $110,986 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,345/mo | $115,863 |
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
City of Grandville
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Johnson 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sakura
Restaurant
Red Lobster
Restaurant
Restaurant
Olive Garden
Restaurant
MrBeast Burger
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(24)
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🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Grand View Elementary School
School
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💪 Gyms(6)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Rebuild Fitness
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
Calvin Crest Park
Mill Race Park
Kent Trails Spartan Industrial Trailhead
Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(6)
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👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Johnson Estates
- What do homes cost in Johnson Estates?
- The median home value in Johnson Estates is about $543,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Johnson Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Johnson Estates right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Johnson Estates?
- Johnson Estates is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Johnson Estates walkable?
- Johnson Estates scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.