Sylvandale
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $928K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.3/10
The first thing you notice pulling in is the lot size—these aren't postage stamps. Homes sit on around 1.25 acres apiece across the 34-acre neighborhood, which means actual trees and space between you and your neighbors, the kind of breathing room that makes West Michigan real estate worth the drive downtown (fourteen minutes or so, depending on traffic). The homes themselves run around $846K, and they're built to match the acreage: large custom construction, the type of places that take up serious square footage and aren't apologizing for it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 0.5 mi
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- D & B Plat Area Trail: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$928K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Sylvandale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,298/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Johnson Park - Grand River
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
0.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$928K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
23
Complex Size
34.4 ac
23 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Primo Pizza
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
American legion
+1 more
Johnson Park - Grand River
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Millennium Park Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
D & B Plat Area Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Ivanrest//Homewood (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Sylvandale 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 Sylvandale home (around $927,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $165k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,171 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,171/mo | $164,553 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,104/mo | $189,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,417/mo | $197,777 |
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.
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
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Sylvandale 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Subway
Restaurant
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
Grillhawk
Restaurant
Grand Villa Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
American legion
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hope School
River Bend School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
D & B Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
KDL Wyoming Branch
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Sylvandale
- What do homes cost in Sylvandale?
- The median home value in Sylvandale is about $927,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sylvandale?
- Sylvandale is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Sylvandale walkable?
- Sylvandale scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.