Millbrook
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Millbrook is a neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $345,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $345K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
Early evening is when this place really shows itself—light filtering through the canopy of mature trees that line the winding streets, casting long shadows across well-maintained homes built mostly in the mid-twentieth century. The architecture runs the gamut: Cape Cods, ranches, colonials, all of it arranged on roads designed to discourage through traffic, which means you actually notice the details instead of dodging commuters. The neighborhood spans eight hundred sixty-five acres on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, with enough green space at its northern edge to feel like you're sitting at the edge of something larger—Indian Trails Golf Course and Woodlawn Cemetery anchor that boundary. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are steps away; there are one hundred seventy-four restaurants within a mile if you want options, and public transit is equally close. Downtown is about fifteen minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits roughly the same distance to the east.
Why people love it here
$345K median
- 61 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Bowen Station Park: 4 min drive
- Oxford Park: 5 min drive
Explore Millbrook
Same name, different focus — Millbrook is also covered as:
- Millbrook Community Bridgeworks — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
- Millbrook Community — community details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Millbrook
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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61 homes sold in Millbrook this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$345K
61 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,600 – $1,875 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
+1 more
Cone City
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Bowen Station Park
+1 more
Bowen Station Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Autumn Ash Drive
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Southampton (NB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Millbrook 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Millbrook home (around $345,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,326 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,326/mo | $62,017 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,677/mo | $71,380 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,527 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Millbrook, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Neighborhood Association
Millbrook Neighborhood Association
Association for the Millbrook area in SE Grand Rapids; organizes via newsletter and Nextdoor.
Source: nabooklet2020
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Millbrook 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)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
First Wok
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Millbrook: the details
Is Millbrook a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Millbrook is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $345,000.
What does it cost to live in Millbrook?
The typical home in Millbrook goes for around $345,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 61 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Millbrook
- What do homes cost in Millbrook?
- The median home value in Millbrook is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Millbrook housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Millbrook right now, and 61 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Millbrook?
- Millbrook is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Millbrook walkable?
- Millbrook scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
