Meadow Brook
Room to spread out, great value
Median $535K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.8/10
Meadow Brook spreads across 20 acres in generous two-and-a-half-acre lots—the kind of space where you're not watching your neighbor's kitchen light from your deck. It's a platted subdivision near Honey Creek Avenue and 2 Mile Road, about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, but the real draw is the breathing room itself. Homes run around $403K, and you're zoned for Forest Hills Public Schools. The nearest restaurant is about three miles out, which is worth knowing; Seidman Park sits a mile and a half away if you're looking for a walk. It's the kind of place where the lot itself does most of the talking.
Why people love it here
2.4 acre avg lots
- 7 homes
$535K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Meadow Brook
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,632/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$535K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
2.2 ac
1.7 ac – 4.7 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Honey Creek Inn
The River Bend
Seidman Park
+1 more
Playground in Village Of Cannonsburg -
Chase Lake
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Egypt Valley - Section 3
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook home (around $535,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,542 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,542/mo | $94,442 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,078/mo | $108,744 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,257/mo | $113,517 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — 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
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,419 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Meadow Brook 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
Seidman Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
The Cedar Lounge
Restaurant
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Vitale's of Ada
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
Ada Indoor Country Club
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Bike Path
Plite's Peak
Bike Path
On Your Left
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Frequently asked about Meadow Brook
- What do homes cost in Meadow Brook?
- The median home value in Meadow Brook is about $535,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Meadow Brook housing market?
- no homes are listed in Meadow Brook right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Meadow Brook?
- Meadow Brook is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Meadow Brook walkable?
- Meadow Brook scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.