Summer Woods Area
Easy outdoor access
18 homes for sale·Median $312K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
Head out here and you're in one of Kentwood's quieter residential stretches—661 acres of ranch homes and brick bungalows, mostly built straight and solid. Burgers, coffee, and a grocery run are all within steps, and there are over 120 restaurants and 78 grocery stores within a mile or so, which means the dining and shopping density rivals anywhere in the metro area. Four parks dot the immediate surroundings, with Burgis Park a short walk away when you need green space.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- East-West Trail: 7 min walk
- Burgis Park: 9 min walk
$312K median
- 64 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Summer Woods Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,121/mo
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64 homes sold in Summer Woods Area 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
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
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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 Summer Woods Area 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 Summer Woods Area home (around $312,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,078 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,078/mo | $55,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,393/mo | $63,804 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,498/mo | $66,608 |
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.
Who actually lends in Summer Woods Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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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 Summer Woods Area 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
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Lia's Pizza
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
New Orleans Crispy Chicken
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 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
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Summer Woods Area
- What do homes cost in Summer Woods Area?
- The median home value in Summer Woods Area is about $312,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Summer Woods Area housing market?
- there are 18 homes for sale in Summer Woods Area right now, and 64 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Summer Woods Area?
- Summer Woods Area is served by Kentwood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Summer Woods Area walkable?
- Summer Woods Area scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
