Lonsdale Acres
Surrounded by nature
Median $395K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
What might surprise you about Lonsdale Acres is that a twenty-eight-acre subdivision wedged into Michigan Oaks feels less like a development and more like a pocket of older, established residential character—mature trees, quarter-acre lots, homes that don't all look alike. You're eight and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, yet the neighborhood has the kind of genuine remove that comes from winding streets and decent setbacks. A grocery is a twelve-minute walk; restaurants number in the hundreds within a mile radius, which means you're choosing dinner, not hunting for it. Homes here run around three hundred forty-two thousand dollars, and they move fast because people don't leave once they've landed.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcrest Park: 7 min bike
- Worcester Drive Northeast: 6 min bike
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 1.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$395K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lonsdale Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,682/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcrest Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$395K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
79
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.13 ac – 1.0 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
Grapevine Wine & Deli
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lakeside/Lonsdale (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale Acres home (around $395,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,060 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,025/mo | $80,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,158/mo | $84,206 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Lonsdale 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)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Faculty Staff DINING Room Wege
Restaurant
Nellie's Corner
Restaurant
Bella Dog Hot Dog Cart (Seasonal, Weather Permitting)
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Marywood Academy
Hillcrest School
William C. Abney Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Lonsdale Acres
- What do homes cost in Lonsdale Acres?
- The median home value in Lonsdale Acres is about $395,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lonsdale Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lonsdale Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lonsdale Acres?
- Lonsdale Acres is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Lonsdale Acres walkable?
- Lonsdale Acres scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.