Northwood Homesites
Strong schools draw families here
Median $295K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
You're looking at a twenty-four-acre subdivision of ranch homes tucked into North Park, where tree-lined streets connect you straight to downtown in about ten minutes. The homes—stone and vinyl construction on quarter-acre lots—cluster around what's essentially a residential pocket with Veterans Nature Trail just a seven-minute walk away. With two dozen restaurants and grocery stops within a mile, plus a transit stop right at the edge, you're not marooned here; you're positioned. Median home values hover around two hundred fifty-two thousand, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park is a short drive if you're into that, but honestly, what sells people here is the access—you get the neighborhood feel without sacrificing the city.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Coit/Wolverine (SB): 3 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$295K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northwood Homesites
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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Based on 11 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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Plenitful
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Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Veterans Nature Trail
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Coit/Wolverine (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Recent Sale Price
$295K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
103
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.10 ac – 0.39 ac
Crime in Northwood Homesites 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 Homesites home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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
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 Northwood Homesites 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
Veterans Nature Trail
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
bp
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Plenitful
Restaurant
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
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
School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Northwood Homesites
- What do homes cost in Northwood Homesites?
- The median home value in Northwood Homesites is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northwood Homesites housing market?
- no homes are listed in Northwood Homesites 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 Homesites?
- Northwood Homesites is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Northwood Homesites walkable?
- Northwood Homesites scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.