Northbrook
Solid value in a growing area
Median $513K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
The moment you turn onto the main drive, you notice the space—a hundred acres laid out with room to breathe, tree-lined streets that feel settled without feeling cramped. Homes here run around $530K, and the subdivision sits just under 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to catch a show or grab dinner without the commute tax. Comstock Park Public Schools serves the area, and there's a restaurant within an 8-minute walk if you don't feel like cooking—though you've got a dozen more within a mile if the mood strikes. A grocery is just over a mile away, and the nearest park sits at about 1.2 miles. The setup here is straightforward: a residential subdivision in the English Meadows Area that gives you the suburban feel with practical access to everything you actually need, whether that's a coffee shop, a quick errand run, or the energy of the city.
Why people love it here
$513K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northbrook
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,486/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
Shots On The River
+1 more
Circle K
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Chandler Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Northbrook 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 Northbrook home (around $513,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,415 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,415/mo | $91,069 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,932/mo | $104,849 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,105/mo | $109,457 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Northbrook 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Shots On The River
Restaurant
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
Post School
School
School
Oakview School
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Northbrook
- What do homes cost in Northbrook?
- The median home value in Northbrook is about $513,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northbrook housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northbrook right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northbrook?
- Northbrook is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Northbrook walkable?
- Northbrook scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.