Wakefield Meadows
Solid value in a growing area
Median $375K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 5.5/10
Most people expect a condo community to mean density and compromise—tight quarters where you trade space for convenience. Wakefield Meadows flips that script. Spread across 7 acres with lots averaging just over half an acre each, these homes don't feel stacked. The median price hovers around $438K, and the Comstock Park Public Schools district serves the area. A restaurant is about an 8-minute walk away, and there are 24 dining options within a mile—enough variety that you're not eating at the same place twice a week. A coffee shop lands a 10-minute walk from most addresses, and grocery shopping at 1.6 miles means you're not making a production out of errands. Two parks sit within a mile, including Donald J. Lamoreaux Park less than a mile away, with 30 grocery stores within 2 miles if you want options. Downtown Grand Rapids is 13 minutes south, and the airport about 28 minutes west—close enough that neither feels like an afterthought. What makes it feel right is the space itself: enough breathing room that you're not borrowing your neighbor's quiet, but still embedded in the English Meadows Area, where the foot traffic and amenities keep the place from feeling isolated.
Why people love it here
$375K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 7 min bike
- DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK: 7 min drive
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Median home price in Wakefield Meadows
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$375K
1 recent sale
Units
11
Complex Size
7.4 ac
11 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Donald J. Lamoreaux Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Thrifty Outlet
Subway
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Craft clubhouse
+1 more
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK
+1 more
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK Playground
Little Pine Island Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
White Pine Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Snap Fitness
AlpenhornAlpine Slopes (NB)
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Meadows home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Wakefield 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(23)
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
+20 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
No.1 Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Dokl's Meat Market / Dokl's Grill and Catering
Restaurant
The Grilling Company
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
Craft clubhouse
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
Oakview School
Greenbridge School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Wakefield Meadows
- What do homes cost in Wakefield Meadows?
- The median home value in Wakefield Meadows is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wakefield Meadows housing market?
- no homes are listed in Wakefield Meadows right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wakefield Meadows?
- Wakefield Meadows is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Wakefield Meadows walkable?
- Wakefield Meadows scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.