West Village
Strong schools draw families here
Median $955K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
Walking through West Village, you move between 127 acres of condo living where homes run around $1.0M and the nearest restaurant is just a four-minute walk away. The grocery is even closer—five minutes on foot—which means the daily errands don't require much planning. A coffee shop sits about 2.5 miles out, but twelve restaurants cluster within a mile, so there's no shortage of places to eat without driving far. The lots average 0.37 acres, so you're not dealing with sprawling properties; the community reads as compact and accessible. Downtown Grand Rapids is fourteen minutes away by car, and the airport just under sixteen, which keeps you connected without feeling like you're living in the thick of things. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and Forest Hills Park—a solid walking destination—sits about twelve minutes on foot. The immediate surroundings pack six grocery stores within two miles, giving you real options rather than a single anchor. What defines this place is the balance: you're close enough to urban convenience that you can walk to dinner, but far enough removed that the space breathes.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 2.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$955K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min walk
- Apple Plat Area Trail: 8 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in West Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,483/mo
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8 homes sold in West Village this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$955K
8 sales in last 12mo
Units
150
Complex Size
127.0 ac
150 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Poke Toki Cascade
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
Forest Hills Park Playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in West 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 West Village home (around $955,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $169k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,352 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,352/mo | $169,386 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $7,313/mo | $195,016 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,634/mo | $203,586 |
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.
Homeowners Association
West Village Grand Rapids Association (West Village condo assoc, Ada)
Source: pyxisrealty.com · 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 ~6,377 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: adamichigan.org
Utility, solar, and service details for West 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(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Poke Toki Cascade
Restaurant
China Garden
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Martin School
Knapp School
School
Lincoln School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Apple Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about West Village
- What do homes cost in West Village?
- The median home value in West Village is about $955,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Village housing market?
- no homes are listed in West Village right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Village?
- West Village is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is West Village walkable?
- West Village scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.