Waterford Village
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $580K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 8.0/10
Waterford Village looks best at dusk, when the stone facades catch the last light and the place actually feels designed rather than simply built. This six-acre condo community in the Maynard Acres Area runs about $588K, which lands you a traditional-style unit with actual bones—stone and vinyl construction that doesn't apologize for itself. You're eleven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can grab dinner without it becoming a whole production, and the airport is a half-hour away if you need it. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area. The neighborhood itself is dense with actual life: 120 restaurants within a mile, eighteen grocery stores within two miles, and a coffee shop just a ten-minute walk away. Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park is a five-minute stroll, and there are three parks within a mile if you don't want to think too hard about it. Transit sits three minutes on foot, so if you're the type who'd rather not drive every errand, the infrastructure is there. The real story is access without sprawl—you get the condo convenience, proximity to real restaurants and services, and enough green space that you're not staring at a parking lot from your window.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
$580K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Waterford Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,937/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
0.2 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
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Wendy's
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Wilderness Expressions
Cesar's Pub
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
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Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Lake Michigan/Lincoln Lawns (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
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Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Waterford Village 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 Waterford Village home (around $579,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $103k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,857 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,857/mo | $102,855 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,441/mo | $118,419 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,636/mo | $123,623 |
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.
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Waterford Village 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(27)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
Aroy Thai
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Lake Michigan Sports Bar
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Empire Beauty School
School
Cummings Elementary School
School
Shawmut Hills School
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💪 Gyms(6)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(4)
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👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Waterford Village
- What do homes cost in Waterford Village?
- The median home value in Waterford Village is about $579,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Waterford Village housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Waterford Village right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Waterford Village?
- Waterford Village is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Waterford Village walkable?
- Waterford Village scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.