South Lawn Park
Walkable with great nature access
Median $223K·Walkability 7.4/10·Schools 3.8/10
The subdivision spreads across 112 acres in the Godwin Heights area, with lots averaging just under a quarter-acre—small enough to feel compact, generous enough that houses don't sit on top of each other. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than 10 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford Airport sits about 17 minutes south, which matters if you're catching early flights. A transit stop is practically on your doorstep, and a grocery store is a four-minute walk, so running errands doesn't require much planning. Restaurants cluster nearby—42 within a mile—with a few steps taking you to dinner, and if you need coffee, six minutes gets you there. Godwin Heights Public Schools serves the area, and when the kids need to burn energy, Phillips Memorial Park is a four-minute walk away, one of four parks within a mile that make the neighborhood feel less suburban and more woven into something bigger. Homes here run around $203K, landing in that middle ground where you're not stretching too far but you're still in a real neighborhood with actual walkable texture.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$223K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- South Lawn Park: 4 min walk
- Phillips Memorial Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in South Lawn Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,514/mo
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10 homes sold in South Lawn Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$223K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
458
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
3646 sq ft – 0.49 ac
J & R Liquor
+1 more
Jose's Restaurante
+1 more
The Stray
Manny's Bar and Grill
+1 more
South Lawn Park
+1 more
Home Acres Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Roselawn Park Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/39th (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Phillips Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in South Lawn Park 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 South Lawn Park home (around $223,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,483 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,483/mo | $39,553 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,708/mo | $45,538 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,783/mo | $47,539 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 South Lawn Park 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(30)
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Kim Nhung Superstore
Grocery Store
Arias Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Jose's Restaurante
Restaurant
The Peruvian Station
Restaurant
Southern Smoke llc
Restaurant
Fast Food
Motherland Foods
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
South Godwin School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
Roselawn Park Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about South Lawn Park
- What do homes cost in South Lawn Park?
- The median home value in South Lawn Park is about $223,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Lawn Park housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in South Lawn Park right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Lawn Park?
- South Lawn Park is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is South Lawn Park walkable?
- South Lawn Park scores 7.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.