Orchard Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $350K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
Drive through and you'll feel the settled, spacious rhythm of this six-acre subdivision—tree-lined streets, half-acre lots, the kind of place where you can actually breathe. It sits comfortably in Walker, about fourteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to the action but far enough back that you're not living in the noise of it. Homes here run around $337K, the kind of investment that reflects what people are actually paying for suburban comfort in West Michigan. Walker City Central Park is a reasonable walk away if you want green space, and Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
$350K median
- 1 recent sale
21,092 sq ft avg lots
- 11 homes
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 14 min walk
- Walker City Central Park Trail: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$350K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.45 ac
0.41 ac – 0.64 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
+1 more
The Depot Cafe
Roasted
+1 more
Walker City Central Park
Unnamed playground
Hopkins Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Wilson (WB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Orchard Estates 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 Walker.
Walker crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Orchard Estates home (around $350,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,079 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,613 |
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard Estates 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Beach Grove School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Orchard Estates
- What do homes cost in Orchard Estates?
- The median home value in Orchard Estates is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard Estates?
- Orchard Estates is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Orchard Estates walkable?
- Orchard Estates scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.