The Gardens of Amberley
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.1M·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 8.8/10
...and what really stands out is how the homes sit on these quiet cul-de-sac streets where you can actually breathe. Built around 2010 in Craftsman style, each unit feels thoughtfully designed—you're looking at chef's kitchens with granite, gas fireplaces, and open layouts that make entertaining feel natural. A lot of them have daylight lower levels ready to finish however you want, plus decks big enough to actually use. The whole development sits on five acres, so there's genuine space between you and your neighbors without that sprawling, impersonal feeling. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about thirteen minutes—that you're not sacrificing access, but far enough removed that you get that quieter pace.
Why people love it here
Breton Downs School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.3 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Cambridge Park: 7 min bike
- Mulick Park: 7 min bike
Very walkable
- Boston/Laurel (WB): 3 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in The Gardens of Amberley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,394/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cambridge Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Cambridge Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Boston/Laurel (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in The Gardens of Amberley 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 →Est. Home Value
$1.1M
Assessor estimate
Units
17
Complex Size
5.0 ac
17 units
Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · 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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for The Gardens of Amberley 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
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about The Gardens of Amberley
- What do homes cost in The Gardens of Amberley?
- The median home value in The Gardens of Amberley is about $1,089,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Gardens of Amberley?
- The Gardens of Amberley is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is The Gardens of Amberley walkable?
- The Gardens of Amberley scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.