Poplar Howe
Strong schools draw families here
Median $356K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 9.0/10
You can move through Poplar Howe in a few minutes—it's a tight 5-acre grid where the average lot runs just under a quarter-acre, the kind of place where neighbors' front yards connect more than they separate. Homes here average around $285K, and you're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford airport that neither feels far, though Creekside County Park sits just under a mile away if you want green space without the drive. The grocery store is a straight shot, a mile down the road, and there's coffee and a meal waiting within a couple of blocks. Kentwood Public Schools serves the area, and the whole subdivision sits within the broader Sandlewood Estates No. 2 Area—a residential pocket that's made its mark by staying compact and purposeful rather than sprawling.
Why people love it here
$356K median
- 1 recent sale
11,692 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
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Median home price in Poplar Howe
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,417/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$356K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.25 ac – 0.36 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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StoneWater Country Club
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
FireRock Grille
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Providence Lake
Interurban Trail
M-6 Trail
Planet Fitness
Pine Rest
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Poplar Howe 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 Poplar Howe home (around $356,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,368 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,368/mo | $63,143 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,726/mo | $72,697 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,846/mo | $75,892 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gaines Charter Township
Source: gainestownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,394 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA operates/maintains water system; rural fringe on private well.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron with dedicated township patrol units.
Gaines Charter Township Fire Department (Dutton/Cutlerville)
Two stations: Dutton and Cutlerville.
Services for Gaines · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Poplar Howe 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
CREEKSIDE COUNTY PARK
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
StoneWater Country Club
Restaurant
Poncho's Tacos
Restaurant
Simple Fish
Restaurant
RS convenience Store
Restaurant
Taj Indian Cuisine & Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Countryside Elementary School
School
Blain School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Poplar Howe
- What do homes cost in Poplar Howe?
- The median home value in Poplar Howe is about $356,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Poplar Howe housing market?
- no homes are listed in Poplar Howe right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Poplar Howe?
- Poplar Howe is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Countryside Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Poplar Howe walkable?
- Poplar Howe scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.