Lakeview Estates
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $335K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
When you pull in off the main road, you're struck by how much green there is—mature trees lining the streets, wide lots that actually feel spacious. It's a 38-acre subdivision in the Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area, and the bones are solid: tree-lined streets, solid homes, the kind of place where you can breathe a little. Holtman Park is just a few minutes' walk if you need to get outside, and there are seven parks within a mile, so you're not starved for space. Grocery stores and restaurants are close—less than a mile to a supermarket, a coffee shop and restaurant scene within walking distance (78 options within a mile if you're the type to rotate spots). Schools feed into Northview Public Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 15 minutes away, and the airport sits at 26 minutes, so you're close enough to the action but far enough back that it feels like your own corner of things. You get the feeling you're getting actual room for your money—not a postage stamp lot crammed between two others.
Be first when a home lists in Lakeview Estates
New listings and price drops in Lakeview Estates, emailed the moment they hit the market. No account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 0.9 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$335K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 31 parks within 1 mile
- Holtman Park: 10 min walk
- Dean Lake Park: 12 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lakeview Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$335K
Based on 3yr sales
Expected Rent
$1,800/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Holtman Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
31
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Holtman Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Lakeview 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 Lakeview Estates home (around $335,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,256 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,256/mo | $60,172 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,597/mo | $69,257 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,712/mo | $72,311 |
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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakeview 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(22)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
Local real estate specialists
Questions about Lakeview Estates? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Frequently asked about Lakeview Estates
- What do homes cost in Lakeview Estates?
- The median home value in Lakeview Estates is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeview Estates housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Lakeview Estates right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeview Estates?
- Lakeview Estates is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Lakeview Estates walkable?
- Lakeview Estates scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.