Beach Grove
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Beach Grove is a neighborhood, part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools and about 9 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $442,000.
Median $442K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
Driving through this stretch feels like leaving the metropolitan hum behind without actually going far—ranch homes sit comfortably on acres of land, with orchards visible across the road and that particular Michigan quiet that only comes when you're surrounded by farmland. The main roads move you efficiently between properties, and everything essential (coffee, a meal, groceries) is a short drive rather than a walk, which suits the scale of the place. You're about seventeen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that commuting is realistic, far enough that you wake up in genuinely open country.
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Why people love it here
$442K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Beach Grove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,002/mo
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8 homes sold in Beach Grove this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$442K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 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
Cielito Lindo
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Wright Tavern
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Cranberry Lake
+1 more
Musketawa Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
gym
Fruit Ridge/4 Mile (NB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Beach Grove 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 Beach Grove home (around $442,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,979 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,979/mo | $79,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,429/mo | $91,430 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,580/mo | $95,461 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$22K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$185K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Beach Grove, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,314 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Beach Grove 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
Unnamed park
2.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
Interurban Depot Cafe
Restaurant
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Fricano's Pizza Restaurant
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Wilson School
Boyd School
Pearsall School
Clayton School
Wheeler School
+13 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(4)
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
+1 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)
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Living in Beach Grove: the details
Is Beach Grove a good place to live?
Beach Grove suits buyers looking for 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. The going price is around $442,000.
What does it cost to live in Beach Grove?
Homes in Beach Grove sell for a median of about $442,000. 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Beach Grove
- What do homes cost in Beach Grove?
- The median home value in Beach Grove is about $442,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beach Grove housing market?
- no homes are listed in Beach Grove right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beach Grove?
- Beach Grove is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Beach Grove walkable?
- Beach Grove scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
