Neighborhood218.6 acres

2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area

Great schools with outdoor access

12 homes for sale·Median $175K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 6.6/10

🏙️52 mito Downtown GR
🏞️58 mito Lake Michigan

The daily rhythm here centers on short walks—to the grocery, to dinner, to the transit stop—rather than drives. Hemlock Park sits practically on the doorstep, and downtown shops and restaurants line the blocks within easy reach. A handful of 1940s bungalows and older homes with original character anchor the streets, many recently updated with new roofs, windows, and fresh bathrooms. Corner lots and alleys provide off-street parking, while fenced yards offer private outdoor space.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
100

Riverview Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.8 mi away
  • Big Rapids
  • 5 rated schools in district
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 69 parks within 1 mile
  • Mitchell Creek Park: 7 min walk
  • Park on 12 Mile Rd: 8 min walk
💰Home Values

$175K median

  • 12 sales in last 12mo
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6.6
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 10/10

School District: Big Rapids Public Schools

10Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 421 students · 19:1 · 0.8 mi
8Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 417 students · 19:1 · 0.8 mi
6Big Rapids High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 714 students · 21:1 · 2.0 mi
5Big Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 646 students · 21:1
4Big Rapids Virtual SchoolOther · K-12 · 152 students · 76:1 · 2.1 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

69

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area

What do homes cost in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area?
The median home value in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area is about $175,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area housing market?
there are 12 homes for sale in 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area?
2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
Is 2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area walkable?
2nd Ave & Hemlock St Area scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales · Updated 6/21/2026