Oak Forest Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $305K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 3.3/10
People often picture subdivisions as either sprawling or forgettable—Oak Forest Add. is neither. This nine-acre platted community sits within the Woodview Plat Area with modest lots averaging just over a quarter-acre, the kind of footprint that keeps things compact without feeling cramped. You're a ten-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to matter but far enough that the neighborhood breathes. The transit stop sits practically at your front door, and forty street Park is a short walk away; within a mile, you've got nine parks to choose from and forty-eight restaurants within arm's reach—a grocery is about a mile down the road. Homes here run around three hundred twenty-two thousand dollars.
Why people love it here
$305K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 41 parks within 1 mile
- 40th Street Park (Access): 9 min walk
- 40th street Park: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Oak Forest Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$305K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.18 ac – 0.44 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
40th street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
41
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Top Market
+1 more
El Toro Bravo
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
+1 more
40th Street Park (Access)
+1 more
Oriole Park Playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Anytime Fitness
+1 more
Clyde Park/Prairieville (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
+1 more
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Oak Forest Add. 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 Oak Forest Add. home (around $305,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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 ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Oak Forest Add. 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(30)
Big Top Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Barrel House Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
El Toro Bravo
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
El Rodeo Mexican Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Saint John Vianney School
Oriole Park Elementary School
School
West Godwin Elementary School
School
Holy Trinity School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(8)
Roselawn Park Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Oak Forest Add.
- What do homes cost in Oak Forest Add.?
- The median home value in Oak Forest Add. is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oak Forest Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Oak Forest Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oak Forest Add.?
- Oak Forest Add. is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kelloggsville High School (4/10).
- Is Oak Forest Add. walkable?
- Oak Forest Add. scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.