Maynard Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $365K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 4.2/10
What catches people off guard is how much green you get without feeling removed—Maynard Estates sits on 17 acres in Shawmut Hills, a residential corner of northwest Grand Rapids where the streets wind through mature trees and older homes sit on land that actually breathes. Homes here run around $366K, and you're looking at everything from ranches to Colonials, most between 1,200 and 3,000 square feet. The neighborhood has real bones—it's been here since the '50s and '60s—and the schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools. You're 11 minutes from downtown if you need it, which is the kind of proximity that matters without feeling close enough to hear the city. Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park is a short walk away, and there's no shortage of shopping, dining, or coffee within a mile or so. It's the kind of place where you've got space and privacy but aren't isolated—which, honestly, is the whole appeal.
Why people love it here
$365K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Hills Park: 11 min bike
- Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park: 3 min drive
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Median home price in Maynard Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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7 homes sold in Maynard Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
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Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Shawmut Hills Park
+1 more
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Maynard Ave Station (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Maynard Estates 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 Maynard Estates home (around $365,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,428 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,428/mo | $64,739 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,918/mo | $77,811 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Maynard Estates 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(27)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Aroy Thai
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Maynard Estates
- What do homes cost in Maynard Estates?
- The median home value in Maynard Estates is about $365,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maynard Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Maynard Estates right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Maynard Estates?
- Maynard Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Maynard Estates walkable?
- Maynard Estates scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.