Summer Meadows
Surrounded by nature
Median $460K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 5.8/10
You turn onto the tree-lined streets here expecting another cookie-cutter subdivision, and instead you find 20 acres of homes—mostly in the $415K range—with enough breathing room that you're not looking directly into your neighbor's kitchen. The lots average just under a third of an acre, which means actual yards and mature trees rather than postage stamps. Everything you need is literally around the corner: a coffee shop and restaurant within a short drive, 42 places to eat within a mile, a grocery store just across the way, and D.W. Richardson Park less than a mile off if you want to stretch your legs or let the kids run. Versluis Lake sits about a mile away, and the Rogue River boat launch is even closer if you're into that. Downtown Grand Rapids is 16-plus minutes down the road, and the airport about 25, so you're close enough to the action without living in it. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and the whole setup sits in the Grand River Dr & East Beltline Ave Area, which means you've got real suburban bones with actual access.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.0 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- North County Trailway: 8 min bike
- D.W. Richardson Park: 11 min bike
Northview High School
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$460K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Summer Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
D.W. Richardson Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$460K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.24 ac – 0.71 ac
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Reds at Thousand Oaks
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
Unnamed playground
Dunlop Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Summer Meadows 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 Summer Meadows home (around $460,000) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,125 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,125/mo | $83,341 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,596/mo | $95,905 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,755/mo | $100,143 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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
~$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 Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Summer Meadows 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(13)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Restaurant
Fast Food
Bigfoot Burger Co.
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Summer Meadows
- What do homes cost in Summer Meadows?
- The median home value in Summer Meadows is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Summer Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Summer Meadows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Summer Meadows?
- Summer Meadows is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Summer Meadows walkable?
- Summer Meadows scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.