Mill Brook Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $342K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
Most people driving through [ken-o-sha-park] expect suburban sprawl, but Mill Brook Gardens delivers something more intentional—a compact three-acre platted subdivision where homes cluster around shared green space rather than spreading thin across the landscape. You're looking at median values around $342K on quarter-acre lots, with downtown Grand Rapids just under eleven minutes away and Gerald R. Ford airport within seventeen; that proximity matters if you're commuting regularly without feeling like you've landed in a strip-mall corridor. Plaster Creek, with its famous wooden amplifier structure and three-mile trail system, sits a short walk away—part of why five parks fall within a mile of here. Eighteen restaurants and thirty groceries across the broader two-mile radius mean you're not driving far for dinner or staples, and a transit stop is basically at your doorstep if that becomes your preference. Schools feed into Vista Charter Academy, and the whole setup sits where the city transitions into quieter streets—close enough to Grand Rapids' rhythm but with breathing room.
Why people love it here
$342K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 8 min walk
- Plaster Creek: 13 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Twisted Bull: 4 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Mill Brook Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,321/mo
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Est. Home Value
$342K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.24 ac – 0.28 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
My Kitchen
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha South Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Eastern/32nd (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Vista Charter Academy
Crime in Mill Brook Gardens 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.
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Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 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 Mill Brook Gardens 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(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
My Kitchen
Restaurant
Phở Ánh Trăng Restaurant
Restaurant
Takerita Mexican Mix
Restaurant
Atlantic Fish Market
Restaurant
Grand Rapids Wing Company
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mill Brook Gardens
- What do homes cost in Mill Brook Gardens?
- The median home value in Mill Brook Gardens is about $341,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mill Brook Gardens?
- Mill Brook Gardens is served by Vista Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mill Brook Gardens walkable?
- Mill Brook Gardens scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.