Standale
Walkable with great nature access
Median $329K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
Most people assume a platted subdivision from the mid-20th century means you're far from anything, but Standale proves that wrong—it's a 29-acre neighborhood where the nearest coffee shop and restaurant are basically steps away, and downtown Grand Rapids is just 11.6 minutes by car. The lots here run about 0.87 acres, giving you genuine space without the sprawl, and homes center around $310K. Walker Community Park sits an easy 8-minute walk away, with two other parks within a mile, while three grocery stores and over 150 restaurants cluster within walking distance—dining and fitness options both score 8 out of 10 locally. Transit access is immediate, too, which matters if you're tired of driving everywhere. Your kids would attend Grandville Public Schools, and whether you're launching a boat from Johnson Park 2.9 miles south or catching a flight from Gerald R. Ford in under 30 minutes, the location keeps you connected without feeling crowded.
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
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Near the water
- Fennessy Lake — 1.5 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- South Standale Trail: 7 min walk
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 8 min walk
37,819 sq ft avg lots
- 34 homes
Explore Standale
Same name, different focus — Standale is also covered as:
- Standale Community — community details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Standale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,230/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fennessy Lake
1.5 mi
bp
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Cesar's Pub
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
+1 more
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Playground
Stafford Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Heron Lake Trails
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Lake Michigan/Kinney (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Standale 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 →Recent Sale Price
$329K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
1.0 ac
0.49 ac – 1.2 ac
To buy a median-priced Standale home (around $328,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,185 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,185/mo | $58,265 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,516/mo | $67,081 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,626/mo | $70,029 |
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Standale 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(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Lake Michigan Sports Bar
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Empire Beauty School
Cummings Elementary School
School
School
Shawmut Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Standale
- What do homes cost in Standale?
- The median home value in Standale is about $328,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Standale housing market?
- no homes are listed in Standale right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Standale?
- Standale is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Standale walkable?
- Standale scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.