Shady - Knoll
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $90K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 8.2/10
You'd think a five-acre subdivision in West Michigan would blur into the next one—and then you find Shady Knoll, where lots average a third of an acre and homes run around $90K, giving you actual breathing room without the sprawl feeling. The neighborhood sits in the Fingers Plat Area, just seventeen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to the city's restaurants and shops (there are sixty-six within a mile here) but set back enough that you can actually have a yard. Grand Isle Township Park is a five-minute walk away, and Versluis Lake sits just over a mile down the road if you want to get out on the water.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.1 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Isle Lake: 6 min walk
- Grand Isle Township Park: 6 min walk
$90K median
- Assessor estimate
14,941 sq ft avg lots
- 4 homes
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Median home price in Shady - Knoll
Estimated Monthly Payment
$609/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Isle Township Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.1 mi
Est. Home Value
$90K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.34 ac
0.11 ac – 0.58 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
McDonald's
Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe
+1 more
Archival Brewing
+1 more
Grand Isle Township Park
+1 more
Versluis Park Playground
Grand Isle Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Shady - Knoll 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shady - Knoll 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Bigfoot Burger Co.
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
North County Trailway
Bike Path
Jupiter North 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Shady - Knoll
- What do homes cost in Shady - Knoll?
- The median home value in Shady - Knoll is about $89,775. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shady - Knoll?
- Shady - Knoll is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Belmont Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Shady - Knoll walkable?
- Shady - Knoll scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.