Orchard Homesites
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $350K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
Most people picture sprawling when they hear "West Michigan subdivision," but Orchard Homesites is something different—nine acres of tight, deliberate spacing in North Park, where homes cluster on quarter-acre lots and the whole thing feels less like a development and more like a found pocket of the neighborhood. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids to be there in about twelve minutes, yet far enough that you're still surrounded by the kind of tree-lined streets and local restaurants that make North Park tick. There are seventy-eight restaurants within a mile, and Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the schools.
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Why people love it here
North Park Montessori Academy
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$350K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 26 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
- Grotto Park Trail: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Homesites
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$350K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.21 ac – 0.42 ac
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,400 – $1,800 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grotto Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
26
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
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
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Grotto Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Veteran's Home
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Orchard 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 Orchard Homesites home (around $350,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,358 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,358/mo | $62,867 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,713/mo | $72,358 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,549 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Orchard 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.
🛒 Grocery(27)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
Plenitful
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Cesars Pub
Pub
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
Mill Creek Tavern
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Wellerwood School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
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(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Orchard Homesites
- What do homes cost in Orchard Homesites?
- The median home value in Orchard Homesites is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Orchard Homesites?
- Orchard Homesites is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Orchard Homesites walkable?
- Orchard Homesites scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.