Meadowbrook Village
Solid value in a growing area
Median $360K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.6/10
...and what really strikes you about Meadowbrook Village is how it sits right where you can actually breathe a little. Fifty-five acres of land that doesn't feel cramped, with homes running around $365K, and you're genuinely close to things—a restaurant is just an eleven-minute walk away, there are twenty-four of them within a mile, and a grocery store sits about a mile and a half down the road. Two parks are within walking distance too, so if you need green space without leaving the neighborhood, it's there. You're nine minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport and nineteen from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the trade-off between space and access actually works.
Why people love it here
$360K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Dog Park Trail: 8 min bike
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Meadowbrook Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Gerald Dawkins Academy
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horrocks Market
+1 more
New Beginnings
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Twisted Tap Distillery
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Dog Park Trail
Blue's Gym
44th/Broadmoor (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Meadowbrook Village 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 Meadowbrook Village home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Meadowbrook Village 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(29)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Freddy Franks
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
China 1
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Café
Scooter's Coffee
Café
Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Twisted Tap Distillery
Bar
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
44th St & Shaffer Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Meadowbrook Village
- What do homes cost in Meadowbrook Village?
- The median home value in Meadowbrook Village is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Meadowbrook Village housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Meadowbrook Village right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Meadowbrook Village?
- Meadowbrook Village is served by Gerald Dawkins Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Meadowbrook Village walkable?
- Meadowbrook Village scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.