Standing Stone
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.4M·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.4/10
What might surprise you about Standing Stone is how much green stays green here—nine acres of actual space in a place where you're still just thirteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and Gerald R. Ford airport. The condo community sits in the Van Elst Plat Area, where the rhythm feels genuinely removed from the city's edge, even though you're close enough that a dinner out isn't an expedition. There's a restaurant within a seven-minute walk, and a dozen more within a mile, so you're not isolated—just set back. The Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve is a nine-minute walk away, and Reeds Lake sits about a mile and a half down the road if you want to spend an afternoon watching water. Homes here run in the mid-$300s to low-$400s, and kids in the area attend Forest Hills Public Schools. Two parks nestle within a mile, grocery options abound within two miles, and the whole setup gives you the breathing room of a residential pocket without the feeling of being marooned from anything that matters.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 3.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Whiskey Pond: 8 min bike
- Reeds Lake Trail: 10 min bike
$1.4M median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Standing Stone
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,844/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Ju Sushi and Lounge
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
+1 more
O’Briens Deli & Burgers
+1 more
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve
+1 more
Camelot Park Playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Standing Stone 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 Standing Stone home (around $1,450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $257k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,644 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,644/mo | $257,183 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,104/mo | $296,098 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,592/mo | $309,110 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Standing Stone 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Restaurant
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
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🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Standing Stone
- What do homes cost in Standing Stone?
- The median home value in Standing Stone is about $1,450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Standing Stone?
- Standing Stone is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Standing Stone walkable?
- Standing Stone scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.