Windemere
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $570K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.7/10
Biking through Windemere feels like moving through a residential pocket that actually respects the space between homes—24 acres carved into lots averaging less than half an acre each, which means you get some breathing room without the sprawl of a true subdivision. The condo layout reads as thoughtfully dense, the kind of place where you can reach John H. Bonnell Park in a six-minute walk and still have three other parks within a mile if you're the type who rotates where you stretch your legs. Downtown Grand Rapids sits 11.8 minutes away by car, and Gerald R. Ford airport is 14.4 minutes out, so the location trades density for genuine proximity to both the city and the route out of it. Homes here run around $635K, which positions the community in the middle-to-upper range for the area—not the highest ceiling, but not entry-level either.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.0 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Reeds Lake Trail: 8 min walk
- John H. Bonnell Park: 10 min walk
$570K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Windemere
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,870/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
John H. Bonnell Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$570K
3 sales in last 12mo
Units
48
Complex Size
24.3 ac
48 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Knollcrest Dining Hall
+1 more
Johnny's Cafe
+1 more
O’Briens Deli & Burgers
+1 more
John H. Bonnell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Burton/East Beltline (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Windemere 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 Windemere home (around $570,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $101k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,791 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,791/mo | $101,100 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,365/mo | $116,397 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,557/mo | $121,512 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Windemere 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(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(14)
Restaurant
Knollcrest Dining Hall
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(20)
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🍺 Bars(18)
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🏫 Schools(28)
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💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(8)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(12)
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⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Windemere
- What do homes cost in Windemere?
- The median home value in Windemere is about $570,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Windemere housing market?
- no homes are listed in Windemere right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Windemere?
- Windemere is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Windemere walkable?
- Windemere scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.