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Leafy suburb close to downtown Grand Rapids
Mapleview lives up to the name, with mature maple trees lining its suburban streets. Located on the west side of Kentwood, only 8 miles south of downtown Grand Rapids, this community is well-suited for commuters. And although every street is not lined by sidewalks, neighbors often run into each other on walks and bike rides around the leafy neighborhood, especially along the East West Trail, a paved path that runs through the community.
Mapleview lives up to the name, with mature maple trees lining its suburban streets.
Mapleview has many two-story homes with large front yards.
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Minimal Traditional midcentury charm
Lots in Mapleview are a bit larger than those in other parts of the greater Grand Rapids area, giving folks plenty of space to enjoy the view of mature oaks and maples shading their front and backyards. The median lot size is a couple thousand square feet short of a half-acre. Mapleview is largely a midcentury community. Many of its single-family ranch-style and split-level homes were built in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. They display simplistic Minimal Traditional architecture featuring vinyl or brick siding. Driveways are common features, while garages are less so. Overall list prices range from $146,000 to $388,000.
Minimal Traditional homes, some with add-ons, can be found in the Mapleview neighborhood.
Mapleview has a number of ranch-style homes.
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Kentwood Public Schools
Students in Mapleview are in the Kentwood Public School District. Elementary schools in the district ensure students receive both art and music lessons throughout the week, in addition to core academic subjects. That said, students on the neighborhood’s west side can begin their educational journey at Meadowlawn Elementary School, rated with a B-plus on Niche, while those on the east side can attend Bowen Elementary School, rated with a B. Both elementary schools are right in the neighborhood, within walking distance of many Mapleview homes. Academic pathways meet at Valleywood Middle School, rated C-plus on Niche, before going to East Kentwood Freshman Campus for ninth grade, rated B on Niche, and, lastly, graduating from East Kentwood High, which is ranked No. 5 on Niche’s list of standout high schools in Michigan and has an A rating.
East Kentwood High School, Building sign.
Valleywood Middle School, entrance.
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Burgis Park and East West Trail
Burgis Park, tucked away on the northwest side of Mapleview, is a scenic green space with tennis courts, basketball courts and a playground hedged by towering trees. Outside of school hours, the Bowen Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School offer larger playground areas.
The East West Trail stretches almost 3 miles from Kelloggsville Park in the west to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Homeowners walking or cycling from their homes in Mapleview can come upon many access points on sidewalks and streets.
Burgis Park has a basketball court and playground for Grand Rapids residents.
The East-West Trail provides people of Grand Rapids with a scenic path for walking and biking.
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Towne and Country Shopping Center
Though residents have to head outside Mapleview to find any grocery stores, restaurants or entertainment options, they don’t have to go far. The Towne & Country Shopping Center is right outside the neighborhood, less than a mile away, and is home to delectable eateries and convenient retailers. Mediterranean Island International Foods is a supermarket that has bulk spices, Middle Eastern brands, a well-stocked deli counter and more. Any other grocery shopping necessities can be grabbed at the local Family Fare Supermarket, just past 60th Street. As for local flavor, Lia’s Pizza is a community favorite on Eastern Avenue. The family-owned pizzeria is popular for hot and cheesy pizza by the slice and stacked subs.
Pylon sign to the Towne & Country shopping center at the Kalamazoo Ave and 44th St intersection
Mediterranean Island International Foods is located just outside the Mapleview neighborhood.
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Happenings in Kentwood
Mapleview is a central Kentwood community, so residents are never far from seasonal celebrations. The Kentwood Branch Library hosts the annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday parade event. Families enjoy the carriage rides, food trucks and spectacles at this early December event. And in the summer, folks head to Kentwood City Hall for the Summer Concert Series and Kentwood Farmers Market.
Major regional attractions are located north in the Downtown Grand Rapids area. Just west of Mapleview, however, is the Grand Rapids Skate and Event Center Kentwood location. While mainly catering to children’s skating activities and clubs, the center also hosts reunions and corporate holiday parties in its brightly colored spaces.
The Kentwood Richard L. Root Branch Library is the local library near Mapleview.
The Grand Rapids Skate and Event Center Kentwood location is just west of Maplewood.
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U.S. 131 proximity without the noise
Mapleview is just a few miles from U.S. 131, so folks can conveniently commute to Downtown Grand Rapids without living next to the noise of the highway. As for carless commutes, residents can ride The Rapid, thanks to several bus stops along the neighborhood’s bordering throughways, such as 44th Street and Eastern Avenue. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 miles to the east of the community.
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On average, homes in Mapleview, Kentwood sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mapleview, Kentwood over the last 12 months is $309,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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