Lilac Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $305K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Lilac Acres is a 16-acre subdivision where modest lots—averaging just under a quarter acre—pack a lot of access into a small footprint. You're steps from transit, within walking distance of Jackson Park and a restaurant, and closer to downtown Grand Rapids (10 minutes by car) than you'd expect from a quiet residential block. The median home here sits around $260K, and the density means you're not isolated—there are six parks within a mile and 66 restaurants within the same radius, so you're living in the Gladiola Gardens Area but wired into real neighborhood infrastructure. Schools feed into Wyoming Public Schools, and the real draw is simple: you get suburban housing stock with urban proximity and amenities, minus the sprawl.
Why people love it here
$305K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- 36th/Burlingame (WB): 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 13 min walk
- Prairie Park: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lilac Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$305K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
50
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.19 ac – 0.40 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
Jackson Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
36th/Burlingame (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Jackson Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Lilac Acres 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 Lilac Acres home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lilac Acres 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(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant
Elie’s Ice Cream
Restaurant
Taco's El Caporal - Burlingame
Restaurant
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Gladiola Elementary School
School
West Elementary School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Wedgewood Homesites Area 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about Lilac Acres
- What do homes cost in Lilac Acres?
- The median home value in Lilac Acres is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lilac Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lilac Acres right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lilac Acres?
- Lilac Acres is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Lilac Acres walkable?
- Lilac Acres scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.