Tallmadge Woods
Solid value in a growing area
Median $420K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 6.3/10
You'll notice this place looks best in late afternoon, when the light settles across the wooded lots and the whole 21-acre community feels more like a retreat than a subdivision. The condos here sit on generous ground—each lot runs about 21 acres, which means you're not on top of your neighbors, and the trees do real work screening the properties. Homes run around $644K, and what you're getting is that rare combination of being close enough to reach downtown Grand Rapids in under 17 minutes, yet far enough removed that you actually feel removed. There's a grocery within a mile and a half, a coffee shop nearby, and Walker City Central Park about a mile and a half down the road if you want to stretch your legs without leaving the area. The West MI Academy of Environmental Science serves the community, and the whole setup sits within the Meadow Verde Plat Area, where a dozen grocery options cluster within two miles, so you're never scrambling for basics.
Why people love it here
$420K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Tallmadge Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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3 homes sold in Tallmadge Woods this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$420K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
63
Complex Size
21.4 ac
63 units
Homeowner Rate
98.4%
Principal residence
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: West MI Academy of Environmental Science
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Peppermill Cafe Standale
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Cesar's Pub
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Leonard/Wilson (EB)
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Crime in Tallmadge 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Tallmadge Woods home (around $419,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,793 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,793/mo | $74,477 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,215/mo | $85,746 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,357/mo | $89,514 |
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
Tallmadge Woods Condominiums (association); built by Ver Woert Construction
Source: newhomesource.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · 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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Tallmadge 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
Walker City Central Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Freddy's
Fast Food
New Beginnings
Restaurant
Peppermill Cafe Standale
Restaurant
Peppermill Grill
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
Empire Beauty School
Cummings Elementary School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Tallmadge Woods
- What do homes cost in Tallmadge Woods?
- The median home value in Tallmadge Woods is about $419,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tallmadge Woods housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Tallmadge Woods right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tallmadge Woods?
- Tallmadge Woods is served by West MI Academy of Environmental Science. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Tallmadge Woods walkable?
- Tallmadge Woods scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.