Palmatier Estates
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $385K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 7.9/10
It's one of those spots where you've got real lot sizes—a quarter-acre on average gives you actual breathing room—but you're still close enough to everything that you're not spending your life in the car. Homes here run around $499K, and they back onto 15 acres that feels way more spacious than the footprint suggests. Georgetown Community Park is an easy walk away, and there's a lake just a third of a mile out if you want to stretch it. The neighborhood sits right at the 12th Avenue & Rosewood Street Area, so you've got 48 restaurants and a few dozen grocers within a mile—coffee's about seven minutes on foot, groceries and dinner are both four. Downtown Grand Rapids is fifteen minutes west, which keeps things connected without the sprawl feeling. Schools feed into Jenison Public Schools, and you get that mix of suburban space with actual walkable access to what you need.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 0.8 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Pioneer Park: 6 min bike
- Idema Explorers Trail: 6 min bike
Bursley School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$385K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Palmatier Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo

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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Georgetown Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$385K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.17 ac – 0.69 ac
Homeowner Rate
95.8%
Principal residence
Frequently asked about Palmatier Estates
- What do homes cost in Palmatier Estates?
- The median home value in Palmatier Estates is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Palmatier Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Palmatier 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 Palmatier Estates?
- Palmatier Estates is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Jenison High School (9/10).
- Is Palmatier Estates walkable?
- Palmatier Estates scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.