Sycamore Woods
Solid value in a growing area
Median $740K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 5.0/10
Driving through Sycamore Woods, you move through a condo community spread across twenty-seven acres where each unit sits on its own parcel—enough space that you don't feel stacked on top of your neighbors. The median home value here hovers around six hundred sixty-five thousand dollars. It's a straightforward residential setup: you've got room to breathe, and you're positioned right in the 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St area, which puts downtown Grand Rapids just under twenty minutes away by car.
Why people love it here
$740K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Sycamore Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,023/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$740K
1 recent sale
Units
37
Complex Size
27.3 ac
37 units
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Hopcat
+1 more
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Sycamore Woods 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 Sycamore Woods home (around $739,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $131k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,921 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,921/mo | $131,234 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,666/mo | $151,091 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,915/mo | $157,732 |
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.
Homeowners Association
SYCAMORE WOODS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: bizstanding.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sycamore Woods 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Moffitt Hill School
Egypt Valley School
Orchard View Elementary School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Sycamore Woods
- What do homes cost in Sycamore Woods?
- The median home value in Sycamore Woods is about $739,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sycamore Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sycamore Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sycamore Woods?
- Sycamore Woods is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Sycamore Woods walkable?
- Sycamore Woods scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.