Maplevalley Gardens
Room to spread out, great value
Median $427K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 5.4/10
Maplevalley Gardens is a 10-acre subdivision where lots run around 0.64 acres and homes average $427K, which buys you access to forty-two restaurants and forty-eight grocery stores within a couple miles—no real shortage of options when you're tired of cooking. You're about fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and eleven from Gerald R. Ford, and the nearest transit stop is basically at your door if you need it. Stanaback Park is a quick walk away, and there are four parks within a mile, so if you've got the urge to leave your porch, you won't have far to go. Kids in the area attend Excel Charter Academy, and you're sitting in the Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area, which is exactly where it sounds like it is.
Why people love it here
27,848 sq ft avg lots
- 13 homes
$427K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Breton/Granite (NB): 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Maplevalley Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,899/mo
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Est. Home Value
$427K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.51 ac
0.37 ac – 2.2 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Karki Restaurant & Bar
+1 more
Stanaback Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Autumn Ash Drive
Blue's Gym
Breton/Granite (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Excel Charter Academy
Crime in Maplevalley Gardens 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.
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Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Maplevalley Gardens 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
Stanaback Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Wasabi
Restaurant
Tasty Gyro & Coney Island
Restaurant
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)
Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Autumn Ash Drive
Bike Path
Stanaback Park Trail
Bike Path
Dog Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Maplevalley Gardens
- What do homes cost in Maplevalley Gardens?
- The median home value in Maplevalley Gardens is about $427,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Maplevalley Gardens?
- Maplevalley Gardens is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Maplevalley Gardens walkable?
- Maplevalley Gardens scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.