Prairie View Estates Area
Walkable and connected
The quick answer
Prairie View Estates Area is a walkable neighborhood, part of Wyoming Public Schools and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $276,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $276K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
Biking or driving through this stretch feels immediate—you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and the commercial density around you means a grocery run or coffee outing rarely requires much planning. Wyoming Public Schools serves the area, and you'll find roughly 90 restaurants and 30 grocers within a mile, which speaks to the sheer retail and food concentration that defines this part of Wyoming. The neighborhood itself sits on 266 acres with Prairie Park a short walk away and a couple more parks nearby, offering green space in the midst of the urban hustle. Transit access is immediate—stops are steps from most addresses—while the commute to Gerald R. Ford International Airport runs about 23 minutes if you're traveling regularly. Single-family ranches dominate the housing stock here, many recently updated with fresh kitchens, new roofing, and vinyl windows; you'll see three- and four-bedroom homes on decent lots, some tucked into quiet cul-de-sacs with room to breathe. It's the kind of location where you can walk to errands most days but still maintain actual space and a garage, all within a geography that feels genuinely connected to both the city core and the broader metro.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 28th/West (EB): 5 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$276K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Prairie Park: 11 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Prairie View Estates Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,874/mo
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11 homes sold in Prairie View Estates Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Prairie Park
+1 more
Prairie Park Playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
28th/West (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Median Sale Price
$276K
11 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Prairie Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,375 – $1,625 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Prairie Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Prairie View Estates Area 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 Wyoming.
Wyoming crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Prairie View Estates Area home (around $276,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,859 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,859/mo | $49,575 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,140/mo | $57,060 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,234/mo | $59,576 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$675K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$123K
Median
Who actually lends in Prairie View Estates Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Prairie View Estates Area 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(29)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chopstick House
Restaurant
La Jefa Taqueria
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Gladiola Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
Parkview Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
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Living in Prairie View Estates Area: the details
Is Prairie View Estates Area a good place to live?
Prairie View Estates Area suits buyers looking for a walkable setting and a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Wyoming Public Schools. The going price is around $276,000.
What does it cost to live in Prairie View Estates Area?
Homes in Prairie View Estates Area sell for a median of about $276,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 11 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Prairie View Estates Area
- What do homes cost in Prairie View Estates Area?
- The median home value in Prairie View Estates Area is about $276,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Prairie View Estates Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Prairie View Estates Area right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Prairie View Estates Area?
- Prairie View Estates Area is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Prairie View Estates Area walkable?
- Prairie View Estates Area scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
