Northwood Gardens
Strong schools draw families here
Median $245K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.4/10
You're in Northwood Gardens when your commute to downtown is under eleven minutes and a transit stop is two minutes on foot—which means you're not hauling yourself to the car every time you need to move. The subdivision itself spreads across nine acres in North Park, where early twentieth-century brick homes sit alongside mid-century ranches and newer builds, all on lots that average a fifth of an acre. Forty-two restaurants within a mile include Creston Brewery and a scatter of local eateries; the nearest coffee shop is 1.4 miles out, and groceries run about the same distance—close enough that you're not choosing between convenience and car keys. Homes here run around $241K, which buys you proximity to Riverside Park's hundred acres and its Grand River frontage, disc golf course, and trails. The real draw, though: that unnamed park eight minutes' walk away, which means your Saturday morning doesn't depend on a forecast anymore.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Three Mile/Belknap (WB): 4 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
$245K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Northwood Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
+1 more
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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Grotto Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Three Mile/Belknap (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Recent Sale Price
$245K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.14 ac – 0.32 ac
Crime in Northwood 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Northwood Gardens home (around $245,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,630 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,630/mo | $43,455 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,876/mo | $50,030 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,959/mo | $52,229 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Northwood 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
Plenitful
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Cesars Pub
Pub
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Wellerwood School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
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(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Veterans Nature Trail Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Northwood Gardens
- What do homes cost in Northwood Gardens?
- The median home value in Northwood Gardens is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northwood Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northwood Gardens right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northwood Gardens?
- Northwood Gardens is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Northwood Gardens walkable?
- Northwood Gardens scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.