Waldorf Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $396K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
You'll know you've arrived when you spot the tree-lined streets and modest front yards—this ten-acre subdivision in the Harding Estates Area has the feel of a close-knit residential pocket where homes sit on quarter-acre lots and you can walk to a coffee shop in about thirteen minutes. Restaurants cluster nearby too, with a dozen spots within a mile, and four parks within walking distance, including an unnamed green space just eight minutes on foot. Downtown Grand Rapids is eleven and a half minutes away when you need it.
Why people love it here
$396K median
- Based on 3yr sales
11,474 sq ft avg lots
- 12 homes
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Median home price in Waldorf Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,691/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Median Sale Price
$396K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
12
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.22 ac – 0.29 ac
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
McDonald's
Starbucks
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
3 Mile/Bristol (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Waldorf Estates 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 Waldorf Estates home (around $396,450) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,624 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,624/mo | $69,984 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,022/mo | $80,582 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,154/mo | $84,119 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — 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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 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 Waldorf Estates 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
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Waldorf Estates
- What do homes cost in Waldorf Estates?
- The median home value in Waldorf Estates is about $396,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Waldorf Estates?
- Waldorf Estates is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Waldorf Estates walkable?
- Waldorf Estates scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.