Maplewood
Great schools with outdoor access
6 homes for sale·Median $328K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.9/10
The moment you turn onto this stretch, you notice the breathing room—wide lots, ranch homes in brick and siding catching afternoon light, driveways that don't apologize for their length. This is suburban living without the crush; seven parks within a mile means green space is woven into the fabric rather than cordoned off, and Pioneer Park is a five-minute walk if you need it quickly. Downtown Grand Rapids is seventeen minutes away, which lands you right in that sweet pocket where you're close enough to slip in for dinner but far enough that home feels genuinely removed from the hum. The neighborhood runs thick with everyday convenience—grocers, coffee, and restaurants cluster at your doorstep and multiply to over a hundred choices within the mile radius, so you're never hunting for a meal or milk. Brick ranch homes dominate the landscape, many recently updated with new roofs, kitchens, and flooring; the homes tend toward move-in ready or close to it. Jenison Public Schools serves the area, and Georgetown charter township anchors the larger geography. If water calls you, Kenowa Lake sits just over a mile out, and a boat launch at Grandville opens up the possibility without demanding you live lakeside.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.7 mi
- 39 parks within 1 mile
- Woodcrest Park: 8 min walk
- Maplewood Park: 3 min drive
Bursley School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$328K median
- 68 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Maplewood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,223/mo
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68 homes sold in Maplewood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pioneer Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
39
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.7 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
+1 more
Populace Coffee Co.
The Win Tavern 33
+1 more
Woodcrest Park
+1 more
Woodcrest Park Playground
Maplewood Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Snap Fitness
Fairlanes/Chicago Dr (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Maplewood 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Maplewood home (around $327,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,178 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,178/mo | $58,088 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,508/mo | $66,877 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,618/mo | $69,816 |
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.
Who actually lends in Maplewood, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Maplewood 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(19)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Los Amigos
Restaurant
Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
The Win
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
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🏫 Schools(29)
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💪 Gyms(6)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Maplewood
- What do homes cost in Maplewood?
- The median home value in Maplewood is about $327,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maplewood housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Maplewood right now, and 68 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Maplewood?
- Maplewood is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Maplewood walkable?
- Maplewood scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
