Paris Meadows
Solid value in a growing area
Median $379K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.9/10
It's a newer condo development—2014-2016 construction—spread across 15 acres in Kentwood, just south of 52nd Street off East Paris Avenue. The units themselves are straightforward: two and three-bedroom layouts with open floor plans, zero-step entries, attached garages, and the kind of functional design that doesn't ask you to work around the building. Some have finished basements and sunrooms with decks; others are positioned as end units with a bit more light. You're looking at around $379K for a median sale here. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area. The location does the heavy lifting—Gerald R. Ford airport is 6.6 minutes away, downtown Grand Rapids about 21 minutes, and there are 18 restaurants within a mile, plus a coffee shop and grocer both around 2.2 miles out. East Paris Nature Park is a 9-minute walk if you want to move without driving, and there are three parks within a mile total. It's the kind of place where you're not fighting traffic to get anywhere useful, and the development itself keeps its grounds manicured without demanding much personality or upkeep from you. Nothing flashy, nothing cramped—just condos built recently enough that you won't be wrestling with systems from 1987, positioned where you actually want to be.
Why people love it here
$379K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Paris Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,576/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
+1 more
Twisted Tap Distillery
East Paris Nature Park
+1 more
Endeavor School Playground
Krafts Lake
Unnamed beach
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
The Other Body Shop
44th/Broadmoor (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Library - Kentwood
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Paris Meadows 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 Paris Meadows home (around $379,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,524 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,524/mo | $67,302 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,906/mo | $77,486 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,033/mo | $80,891 |
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
~$860/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,276 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Paris Meadows 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
East Paris Nature Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
China 1
Restaurant
PJ's Pizza & Slice
Restaurant
Fast Food
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Twisted Tap Distillery
Bar
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Paris Meadows
- What do homes cost in Paris Meadows?
- The median home value in Paris Meadows is about $379,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Paris Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Paris Meadows right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Paris Meadows?
- Paris Meadows is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Paris Meadows walkable?
- Paris Meadows scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.