La'Bre Village Condominiums
Solid value in a growing area
Median $240K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 3.0/10
If someone asks what La'Bre Village is like on the drive over, tell them it's a condo community where you can walk to a grocery store in five minutes and still have actual land around you—three acres of it, spread across Shawnee Park, a residential pocket on Grand Rapids' southeast side where winding streets, mature trees, and sidewalks define the character. The median price sits around $240K, which lands you close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (14 minutes by car) and Gerald R. Ford Airport (also 14 minutes) without feeling like you're living in the thick of either one. What makes this particular corner work is the density of practical amenities layered in at human scale: grocery stores within a couple of miles, coffee within a ten-minute walk, and over a hundred restaurants within a mile if you're not in the mood to cook—all without the usual trade-off of feeling hemmed in. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the nearest transit stop is a two-minute walk away, which means you're not stranded if the car needs a break. The Athletic Fields at Ottawa Hills High School sit about a mile out if you want green space beyond your own yard, and the whole setup suggests someone thought about proximity without sacrificing breathing room.
Why people love it here
$240K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Breton/Saginaw (SB): 4 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in La'Bre Village Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,632/mo
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Breton/Saginaw (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in La'Bre Village Condominiums 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 La'Bre Village Condominiums home (around $240,400) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,599 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,599/mo | $42,639 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,841/mo | $49,091 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,922/mo | $51,248 |
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.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for La'Bre Village Condominiums 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
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. & Mrs. Crab
Restaurant
Wendy's
Fast Food
Restaurant
El Torito Asador
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Condado Tacos
Bar
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
Ottawa Hills Park
MacKay-Jaycee Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(5)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about La'Bre Village Condominiums
- What do homes cost in La'Bre Village Condominiums?
- The median home value in La'Bre Village Condominiums is about $240,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the La'Bre Village Condominiums housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in La'Bre Village Condominiums right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve La'Bre Village Condominiums?
- La'Bre Village Condominiums is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is La'Bre Village Condominiums walkable?
- La'Bre Village Condominiums scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.