Meadow Acres No. 2
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.4/10
The semi-wooded lots here sit just west of Hastings, where ranch homes with cathedral ceilings and granite kitchens are the local vernacular—new construction is the default, and open floor plans facing private backyards seem to be what builders keep perfecting. Three grocery stores lie within two miles, and the nearest coffee shop is close enough for a morning walk. Twin Lakes sits 1.3 miles off, and the boating access at Airport Road is even closer, so water access without lakefront prices defines the appeal. You're 33 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, which means the location threads a needle between rural seclusion and genuine convenience—far enough out to have land and wooded views, close enough that you're not stranded.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Carter Lake — 1.8 mi
- Airport Road Boating Access Site: 11 min bike
- Fish Hatchery Park: 6 min drive
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airport Road Boating Access Site
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Starbucks
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Airport Road Boating Access Site
Playground on W Vedder Rd
Algonquin Lake
+1 more
West
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Riverwalk
Snap Fitness
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Meadow Acres No. 2 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Meadow Acres No. 2 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(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(13)
Chidester School
Algonquin Lake School
Yeckley School
Hastings High School
School
Central School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Meadow Acres No. 2
- What schools serve Meadow Acres No. 2?
- Meadow Acres No. 2 is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Meadow Acres No. 2 walkable?
- Meadow Acres No. 2 scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Meadow Acres No. 2
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