Meadow Garden Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $332K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
The drive in rolls past open fields and modest homes until you spot the entrance—a low-key opening into 22 acres where brick condos sit on manicured lots, each one clean-lined and unpretentious. This is Meadow Garden Estates, a place that doesn't announce itself loudly but settles in comfortably. The community centers on that simple idea: solid homes at a straightforward price. Median sale prices hover around $332K, which means you're buying actual space without the downtown markup. About 31 minutes south gets you to downtown Grand Rapids if you need it, but plenty of residents seem content staying put. The school-age crowd feeds into Kent City Community Schools. There's a park within a six-minute walk for weekend mornings, and two more within a mile if you want options. What makes it work is the lack of fuss—no resort amenities, no grand claims, just a condo community in the 20 Mile Rd & Peach Ridge Ave area that does what it says it will do: provide a solid roof, some land, and room to breathe without pretense.
Why people love it here
$332K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 6 min walk
- Ball Crek Park: 7 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Meadow Garden Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,257/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
+1 more
Kent City Lounge
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Crime in Meadow Garden 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 Meadow Garden Estates home (around $332,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,211 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,211/mo | $58,966 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,546/mo | $67,888 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,658/mo | $70,872 |
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.
Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Meadow Garden 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.
🍕 Restaurants(15)
El Tulteco
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Galaxy Pizza
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
School
School
Clark School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Meadow Garden Estates
- What do homes cost in Meadow Garden Estates?
- The median home value in Meadow Garden Estates is about $332,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Meadow Garden Estates housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Meadow Garden Estates right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Meadow Garden Estates?
- Meadow Garden Estates is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Meadow Garden Estates walkable?
- Meadow Garden Estates scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.