Neighborhood275.5 acres

Whalen Eardley Ranch Sites Area

Great schools with outdoor access

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Top 6% school access🏷️Below-average home prices
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Lamar Lake: 9 min drive
  • Battjes Lake: 10 min drive
🎓Schools
41

Average schools

  • Wyoming Public Schools
  • 7 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 5/10
💰Home Values

$157K median

  • 20 sales in past year
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

You know you've found something special when you pull into one of these quiet cul-de-sacs and immediately feel the stress melt away. This corner of Wyoming is where neighbors still wave from their driveways and kids can actually ride bikes without dodging traffic. The homes here tell stories — some have been lovingly held by the same families since the 1960s, while others are getting fresh life breathed into them with updated kitchens, finished basements, and those coveted fenced backyards that seem to be the neighborhood's calling card.

What strikes you most about daily life here is how everything just works without the fuss. You're eleven minutes from Rivertown Crossings Mall when you need serious shopping, walking distance to Jackson Park when you want to stretch your legs, and close enough to schools that the morning routine doesn't require military precision. The basement rec rooms and converted garages speak to how people actually live — spaces that adapt to real life, whether that's a home office, game room, or that workshop you've been dreaming about. With sixteen restaurants within a mile, you've got options when you don't feel like cooking, but the real charm is in those spacious kitchens where families actually gather.

The housing stock here has character in the best possible way. We're talking solid ranch homes with room to breathe — many sitting on larger lots that give you actual space between neighbors. Finished basements are practically standard, and it seems like every other home has some clever addition or update that shows how much people care about their investment. The two-car garages aren't just for show either; they're sized for real vehicles and actual storage.

This neighborhood is perfect for people who want suburban comfort without suburban pretension. If you're looking for a place where you can host backyard barbecues, have space for your hobbies, and still be close to everything that matters in Grand Rapids, you've found it. The area serves families through Wyoming Public Schools, and the sense of community here is exactly what you'd hope for — present but not overwhelming.

Nearby Schools

4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 7 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 5/10

Elementary

20

K-5 nearby

Middle

7

6-8 nearby

High School

25

9-12 nearby

School District: Wyoming Public Schools

5Gladiola Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 292 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
5Wyoming High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,284 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
3Wyoming IntermediateMiddle · 05-06 · 573 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
3Wyoming Junior High SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 578 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$286K

20 sales/yr

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Jackson Park

Subdivisions(13)

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Nearby Neighborhoods

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Data sources: kent_county_parcels, ottawa_county_parcels · Updated 4/2/2026