Westgate Village
Solid value in a growing area
Median $313K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
You wake up here and the first difference you notice is that everything's close—grocery store a two-minute walk, a transit stop at the curb, ninety restaurants within a mile if you actually want to use them all. The subdivision itself is 102 acres of pretty straightforward residential layout, homes running around $290K, fed by Comstock Park Public Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is thirteen minutes away when you need it; the airport about twenty-nine if you're traveling. There's a neighborhood park five minutes on foot, and unlike a lot of West Michigan subdivisions where you're marooned without a car, you can actually step outside and reach things. It's not flashy or full of character—it's the kind of place you move to when you want access without the fuss, and you're done pretending you need more than that.
Why people love it here
$313K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Westgate Neighborhood Park: 7 min walk
- DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK: 12 min bike
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Median home price in Westgate Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,127/mo
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6 homes sold in Westgate Village this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Westgate Neighborhood Park
0.2 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
Thrifty Outlet
CP Pizza
Eternam Coffee
+1 more
Nick Fink's
+1 more
Westgate Neighborhood Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
White Pine Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Lamoreaux/Berkenshire (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Crime in Westgate 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 Westgate Village home (around $313,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,084 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,084/mo | $55,560 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,399/mo | $63,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,504/mo | $66,778 |
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
~$855/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,234 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids water (developed areas); private well (rural)
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural parcels on private well.
Municipal sewer (developed areas); individual septic (rural)
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine · Source: alpinetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Westgate 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(22)
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
+19 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mr Burger
Restaurant
CP Pizza
Restaurant
Palermo Pizza
Restaurant
Amore Trattoria Italiana
Restaurant
Tandoori hut Gr
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Greenbridge School
School
Wheeler School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ 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(1)
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Westgate Village
- What do homes cost in Westgate Village?
- The median home value in Westgate Village is about $313,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Westgate Village housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Westgate Village right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Westgate Village?
- Westgate Village is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Westgate Village walkable?
- Westgate Village scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.