Wildwood Valley
Room to spread out, great value
Median $325K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
The main thing to know about Wildwood Valley is that you get genuine acreage—the average lot here is about 1.3 acres, so this isn't a subdivision where houses are stacked elbow-to-elbow. It's a 37-acre development in the Algoma Ave & 20 Mile Rd area. The boat launch at Clear Lake is less than a mile away if you're into that, and there's a park about a mile and a half down the road. Grocery shopping is about 4.7 miles out, which is the real trade-off for having space and land around you. The drive to downtown Grand Rapids sits just over half an hour, which puts you far enough out to feel removed but close enough to get there when you need to. Kent City Community Schools serves the area.
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Why people love it here
1.3 acre avg lots
- 23 homes
$325K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Wildwood Valley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,203/mo
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Median Sale Price
$325K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
23
Median Lot Size
1.2 ac
1.00 ac – 2.5 ac
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,525 – $1,950 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Trent Ridge
Spring Lake
+1 more
Beach at Long Lake Park
North Country National Scenic Trail
Clear Lake Launch
Kent Theater
Crime in Wildwood Valley 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 Wildwood Valley home (around $324,500) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,189 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,189/mo | $58,378 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,520/mo | $67,190 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,631/mo | $70,153 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
~$908/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,351 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Solon Township · Source: solontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Wildwood Valley 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
☕ Coffee(1)
Thrive Acai Bowl Cafe
Café
🏫 Schools(8)
Briggs School
Christian Hill School
Frey School
Block School
Pangbron School
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about Wildwood Valley
- What do homes cost in Wildwood Valley?
- The median home value in Wildwood Valley is about $324,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Wildwood Valley?
- Wildwood Valley is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Wildwood Valley walkable?
- Wildwood Valley scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.