Waterford Woods
Surrounded by nature
Median $653K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.8/10
You're looking at a 21-acre subdivision where the drive to downtown is short enough that you don't need to plan your life around it—about 18 minutes—and the whole setup feels less like you're on the outskirts and more like you've landed in a pocket of the Grand River Dr & East Beltline Ave Area that actually breathes a little. Homes run around $681K, which buys you proximity to roughly 60 restaurants within a mile and two parks within walking distance, including D.W. Richardson Park less than a mile away. If you're the type who likes coffee and dinner both within a 15-minute stroll, that works here. Northview Public Schools handles the education side. The subdivision itself is small enough to feel intentional without feeling cramped, and you're close enough to Versluis Lake that it matters—water's not the focus, but it's there if you want it on a weekend.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 7 min walk
- D.W. Richardson Park: 11 min bike
Northview High School
- High — 2.7 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$653K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Waterford Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,430/mo
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4 homes sold in Waterford Woods this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
D.W. Richardson Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Wendy's
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park
+1 more
D.W. Richardson Park Playground
Versluis Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Waterford Woods 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 Woods home (around $652,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $116k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,340 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,340/mo | $115,732 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,997/mo | $133,244 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,216/mo | $139,100 |
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Waterford Woods 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(15)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Restaurant
China Kitchen
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Jet's Pizza
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☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(15)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
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🏫 Schools(27)
School
Moffitt Hill School
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💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(2)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Waterford Woods
- What do homes cost in Waterford Woods?
- The median home value in Waterford Woods is about $652,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Waterford Woods housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Waterford Woods right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Waterford Woods?
- Waterford Woods is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Waterford Woods walkable?
- Waterford Woods scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.