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
City MiddleHigh
- High — 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
Recent Sale Price
$245K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.14 ac – 0.32 ac
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 City MiddleHigh (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.