Winchester Woods
Solid value in a growing area
Median $605K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.3/10
The first thing you'll notice is how much land you actually get here—thirty acres of a subdivision where homes sit with real breathing room between them. You're in Deerfield Area, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a commute takes about fifteen minutes, but far enough out that you feel the space. A grocery store is a mile and a quarter away, and there are six restaurants within walking distance if you want dinner without the drive. The nearest coffee shop is about a mile down the road, and Walker Community Park sits just over a mile away when you need to get outside.
Why people love it here
$605K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Winchester Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,107/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: West MI Academy of Environmental Science
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Leonard/Kinney (WB)
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Winchester 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 Winchester Woods home (around $605,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $107k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,024 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,024/mo | $107,307 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,633/mo | $123,544 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,837/mo | $128,974 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Winchester 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker Community Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
Walker Community Park
Walker City Central Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Winchester Woods
- What do homes cost in Winchester Woods?
- The median home value in Winchester Woods is about $605,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Winchester Woods housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Winchester Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Winchester Woods?
- Winchester Woods is served by West MI Academy of Environmental Science. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Winchester Woods walkable?
- Winchester Woods scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.