Northbend Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $506K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 4.4/10
Northbend Estates sprawls across 52 acres in the North End, where you get actual land—rare enough in this part of Grand Rapids that it's worth noting—and still land a 12-minute drive to downtown. The subdivision feeds into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and you're a quick walk to transit if you need it, though most days you won't: 48 restaurants and 30 grocery stores cluster within a mile or two, and Huff Park sits ten minutes on foot if the weather cooperates. Homes here run around $498K, which in a neighborhood with five parks within walking distance and a genuine backyard isn't the worst math you'll see.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$506K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 12 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 12 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northbend Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,435/mo
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4 homes sold in Northbend Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huff Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Little Caesars
Kobold's Kitchen
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Tap
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Huff Park
Huff Park Playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
+1 more
Fuller/Aberdeen (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northbend 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 Northbend Estates home (around $506,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $90k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,366 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,366/mo | $89,748 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,875/mo | $103,328 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,045/mo | $107,869 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Northbend 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Cesars Pub
Pub
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 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(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Northbend Estates
- What do homes cost in Northbend Estates?
- The median home value in Northbend Estates is about $506,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northbend Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northbend Estates right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northbend Estates?
- Northbend Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Northbend Estates walkable?
- Northbend Estates scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.