Sunshine Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $362K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 4.5/10
What surprises people about Sunshine Estates is how compact it feels—just two acres, with homes on lots averaging a third of an acre—yet you're only about thirteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The subdivision sits within Maynard Acres Area, where you've got a dozen restaurants within a mile and a grocery store just over a mile away. Blandford Nature Center is less than a mile off, and there's a transit stop practically at your doorstep.
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Why people love it here
$362K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 9 min walk
- Maynard Acres Area Trail: 11 min walk
15,394 sq ft avg lots
- 4 homes
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Median home price in Sunshine Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,457/mo
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Est. Home Value
$362K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.32 ac – 0.41 ac
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,375 – $1,750 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Leonard/Sunset Hills (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Sunshine Estates 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 →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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Sunshine Estates 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)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Sunshine Estates
- What do homes cost in Sunshine Estates?
- The median home value in Sunshine Estates is about $361,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sunshine Estates?
- Sunshine Estates is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Sunshine Estates walkable?
- Sunshine Estates scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.