Mapleview
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Mapleview is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Kentwood Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $317,000.
15 homes for sale·Median $317K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
On the west side of Kentwood, about eight miles south of downtown Grand Rapids and a few miles east of U.S. 131, this is a tree-lined residential pocket with a straightforward run into the city that never actually fronts the highway. Addresses here split between "Kentwood" and "Grand Rapids" postal names — normal for this stretch of Kent County — but the municipality is Kentwood. The name is the descriptive kind: mature maple and oak canopy shades the streets, and "Mapleview" carries through in the local plat records as a subdivision name. There's no documented founding story behind it, so the maple-canopy origin reads as the locally understood one rather than a chartered history.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- East-West Trail: 7 min walk
- Burgis Park: 9 min walk
$317K median
- 66 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Mapleview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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66 homes sold in Mapleview this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Burgis Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Median Sale · Houses
$330K
47 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$148K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Burgis Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,375 – $1,625 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
+1 more
Lia's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
The Pump House
+1 more
Burgis Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
East-West Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Eastern/48th (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Kentwood Public Schools
Crime in Mapleview 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mapleview home (around $317,400) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,138 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,138/mo | $57,011 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,461/mo | $65,619 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,569/mo | $68,512 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$370K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$185K
Median
Who actually lends in Mapleview, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Mapleview 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)
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Lia's Pizza
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
New Orleans Crispy Chicken
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Saint Mary Magdalena School
School
Kelloggsville School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
East-West Trail
Bike Path
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Questions about Mapleview? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Mapleview: the details
Is Mapleview a good place to live?
Mapleview is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Kentwood Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $317,000.
What does it cost to live in Mapleview?
Homes range from around $148,000 for condos to $330,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 15 homes for sale here right now and 66 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Mapleview
- What do homes cost in Mapleview?
- The median home value in Mapleview is about $317,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mapleview housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Mapleview right now, and 66 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mapleview?
- Mapleview is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Mapleview walkable?
- Mapleview scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
