Knapp Valley Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $256K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 8.6/10
...and what really stands out is how the homes here were built to last. Late-nineties construction means attached garages, cathedral ceilings, and open floor plans that actually flow—nothing cramped or dated. Many units feature fireplaces, daylight or walkout basements, and those 4-season porches that turn into your favorite room within a week of moving in. You get wooded backyards that genuinely feel private, even though you're living in a condo community. It's the kind of place where you're not sacrificing space or character just to skip the yard work.
Why people love it here
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$256K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Township Trails: 4 min walk
- Knapp Valley Forest Park: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Knapp Valley Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,735/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$256K
Assessor estimate
Units
165
Complex Size
16.4 ac
165 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Knapp Valley Forest Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hopcat
Knapp Valley Forest Park
Unnamed playground
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Knapp Valley 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Knapp Valley 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(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Barnes & Noble
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Lincoln School
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Knapp Valley Estates
- What do homes cost in Knapp Valley Estates?
- The median home value in Knapp Valley Estates is about $255,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Knapp Valley Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Knapp Valley Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Knapp Valley Estates?
- Knapp Valley Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Knapp Valley Estates walkable?
- Knapp Valley Estates scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.