Windchime Estates Condominium
Solid value in a growing area
Median $423K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 5.5/10
What catches most people off guard about Windchime Estates is how much breathing room you get on just eight acres—the whole thing has a surprisingly open feel for a condo community. You're looking at homes built on roughly one-third acre lots each, which means there's actual land around you, not just the stacked density you'd expect. The condo setup keeps things manageable, and you're genuinely close to things that matter: a restaurant is about a mile away (and there are six of them within that radius if you're not in the mood to repeat yourself), a coffee shop sits about a mile and a half down the road, and grocery shopping runs just over two miles. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straight shot—fourteen minutes or so—when you want urban energy without living in it.
Why people love it here
$423K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Little Pine Island Lake: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Windchime Estates Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,868/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$423K
2 recent sales
Units
18
Complex Size
7.9 ac
18 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Thrifty Outlet
+1 more
Wendy's
+1 more
Circle K
Perrin Brewin Company
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Little Pine Island Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
Snap Fitness
Lamoreaux/Berkenshire (WB)
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Windchime Estates Condominium 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 Windchime Estates Condominium home (around $422,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,810 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,810/mo | $74,938 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,235/mo | $86,277 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,378/mo | $90,068 |
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
Windchime Estates Condominium Association
Source: grrealestateinfo.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Windchime Estates Condominium 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(16)
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+13 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
No.1 Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Dokl's Meat Market / Dokl's Grill and Catering
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
Perrin Brewin Company
Pub
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Koon School
Post School
School
School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Windchime Estates Condominium
- What do homes cost in Windchime Estates Condominium?
- The median home value in Windchime Estates Condominium is about $422,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Windchime Estates Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in Windchime Estates Condominium right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Windchime Estates Condominium?
- Windchime Estates Condominium is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Windchime Estates Condominium walkable?
- Windchime Estates Condominium scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.