The Condominiums of Forest Meadows
Strong schools draw families here
Median $399K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 8.5/10
...and that's basically why we landed here at Forest Meadows. The condos sit on about 10 acres with a real sense of space—each lot's nearly half an acre, so you're not stacked on top of anyone else. Homes run around $501K, which gets you something solid without feeling like you're commuting an hour to afford it. The whole area is honestly loaded with restaurants—there are over 230 within a mile—so whether you're grabbing coffee ten minutes away or hitting a spot for dinner in four, you've got options. A grocery store is less than a mile out, and there are three parks within walking distance if you want to get outside without thinking about it too hard. The location works too: Gerald R. Ford Airport is about ten and a half minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids is fifteen minutes or so, which means you can actually leave and come back without your whole evening disappearing to traffic. Ridge Park Charter Academy serves the area, and there's a transit stop just five minutes on foot if you need it. The neighborhood's tucked into the Forest Meadows Area, which has that suburban feel but with real walkability baked in—it doesn't feel isolated. Yeah, it's exactly what we were looking for.
Why people love it here
$399K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min bike
- East Paris Homesites Area Trail: 6 min bike
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Median home price in The Condominiums of Forest Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,707/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Ridge Park Charter Academy
Median Sale Price
$399K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
32
Complex Size
10.5 ac
32 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Trader Joe's
+1 more
Buddy's Pizza
Sam's Club Cafe
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
+1 more
Northeast Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/4155 28th (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in The Condominiums of Forest Meadows 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 The Condominiums of Forest Meadows home (around $398,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,652 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,652/mo | $70,725 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,054/mo | $81,427 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,188/mo | $85,005 |
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
Forest Meadows Condominiums
Managed by Grandmark Property Management
Source: grar · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
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 The Condominiums of Forest Meadows 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(29)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Fuji Buffet and Grill
Restaurant
Buddy's Pizza
Fast Food
King Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
Restaurant
King Pot Korean Bbq & Hot Pot
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Sam's Club Cafe
Café
Sakura Bubble Tea and Coffee
Café
Baker Book House - Christian Book Store
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Ganders | Restaurant & Lounge
Bar
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social
Restaurant
Grille 29 At Holiday Inn
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Our Savior Lutheran School
West Michigan Aviation Academy
School
Goldfish Swim School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(7)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Condominiums of Forest Meadows
- What do homes cost in The Condominiums of Forest Meadows?
- The median home value in The Condominiums of Forest Meadows is about $398,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Condominiums of Forest Meadows housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Condominiums of Forest Meadows right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Condominiums of Forest Meadows?
- The Condominiums of Forest Meadows is served by Ridge Park Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is The Condominiums of Forest Meadows walkable?
- The Condominiums of Forest Meadows scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.