Mike Nawrot
Local Expert
Orchard View
Crisp sweet apples are the streets
The quick answer
Orchard View is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $375,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $375K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
This lovely Forest hills neighborhood is an amazing place to raise a family, to work, and to have some peace later on in life. This quiet neighborhood is a short walk to orchard view Elementary school, and close to everything you could need. The East Beltline is minutes away to be your portal to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. Plainfield is a 5 to 10 minute drive away for even more options.
About this area
When you arrive, you notice the hum of a place that works—transit stops and grocery stores literally steps away, restaurants and coffee on every corner, the kind of ordinary convenience that makes a neighborhood feel like it already knows what you need. This stretch sits squarely in the middle of things, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids for a thirteen-minute drive yet set back enough to breathe, with over 450 acres of residential ground anchored by Forest Hills Public Schools.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$375K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Orchard View
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24 homes sold in Orchard View this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Mike Nawrot
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co
Local Expert
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Living in Orchard View: the details
Is Orchard View a good place to live?
Orchard View is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $375,000.
What does it cost to live in Orchard View?
Homes in Orchard View sell for a median of about $375,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 24 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Orchard View
- What do homes cost in Orchard View?
- The median home value in Orchard View is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard View housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Orchard View right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard View?
- Orchard View is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Orchard View walkable?
- Orchard View scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
