Macclain Meadows
Easy outdoor access
Median $520K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
Driving in from the highway, you'll notice the landscape opens up—40 acres of meadow and tree line that feels genuinely removed from the suburban sprawl closer to town. The condo community sits about 38 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're far enough out to breathe but close enough that the city doesn't require a weekend expedition. Homes here run around $455K, and they're served by Greenville Public Schools. The nearest grocery is about 3.4 miles out, so you're looking at intentional trips rather than walking down the block, but that trade-off buys you actual space and the kind of quiet that comes from being surrounded by land rather than neighbors' driveways. White Pine Park sits just over a mile away, and if you want water access, Horseshoe Lake is less than a mile in the other direction—close enough to be genuinely useful on a random afternoon, far enough that it doesn't feel like you're living in a resort town.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Horseshoe Lake — 0.6 mi
- Horseshoe Lake: 8 min bike
- Banks Lake: 9 min bike
$520K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Macclain Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,530/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
White Pine Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Horseshoe Lake
0.6 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Log Cabin Grocery
BIGGBY COFFEE
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
White Pine Park
Tom Hannula Playground
Horseshoe Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Lincoln Lake Launch
Walgreens
Spencer Township Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Macclain Meadows 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 Macclain Meadows home (around $520,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,459 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,459/mo | $92,231 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,982/mo | $106,187 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,157/mo | $110,853 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,439 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Macclain Meadows 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Log Cabin Grocery
Restaurant
Halfway Diner
Restaurant
The Lunch Spot
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
Bar
The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant
Bar
Harvard Tavern
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Macclain Meadows
- What do homes cost in Macclain Meadows?
- The median home value in Macclain Meadows is about $520,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Macclain Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Macclain Meadows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Macclain Meadows?
- Macclain Meadows is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Macclain Meadows walkable?
- Macclain Meadows scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.