York View Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $280K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
Biking through York View Estates feels like landing in the right-sized place—eleven acres of condo living where you're neither cramped into a tower nor drowning in yard work. Downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes away by car, which means you can taste the energy without living in it; the Gerald R. Ford airport sits twenty-six minutes out, manageable enough that travel doesn't swallow your weekend. Homes here run around $295K, and that price point buys you proximity to actual stuff—a coffee shop is eleven minutes on foot, a restaurant nine, a grocery store twelve. Within a mile there are 132 restaurants and four parks; within two miles, 36 grocery stores. Dwight Lydell Park lands an eight-minute walk away if you want green space without ceremony. The nearest transit stop is seven minutes on foot, and if you ever want to launch a boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch sits two and a half miles out. All of this sits under the Comstock Park Public Schools district, in the 4 Mile Rd & Alpine Ave Area, where the calculus is simple: you get the condo lifestyle with the access of somewhere that actually thinks about what residents need. No pretense, no sprawl—just a place built to work.
Why people love it here
$280K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK: 13 min walk
- Dwight Lydell Park: 13 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in York View Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dwight Lydell Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Daily Deals Food Outlet
The Mix-L1
Eternam Coffee
+1 more
Mill Creek Tavern
+1 more
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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White Pine Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
AlpenhornAlpine Slopes (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Crime in York View Estates 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 York View Estates home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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
York View Estates Condominium Association
Managed by Gerow Management
Source: michigancorporates.com
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
Township/Grand Rapids water (developed areas); private well (rural)
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural parcels on private well.
Municipal sewer (developed areas); individual septic (rural)
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Sheriff district car covers 4 townships; Alpine contracts an additional dedicated patrol shift.
Alpine Township Fire Department
Combination dept; full-time chief/inspector + 6 FT + paid-on-call; 3 stations.
Services for Alpine · Source: alpinetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for York View Estates 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(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
The Mix-L1
Restaurant
Fry Nation
Restaurant
Five Guys
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Mill Creek Tavern
Bar
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
Nick Fink's
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Greenbridge School
School
Wellerwood School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about York View Estates
- What do homes cost in York View Estates?
- The median home value in York View Estates is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve York View Estates?
- York View Estates is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is York View Estates walkable?
- York View Estates scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.