Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add.
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $489K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 8.8/10
What might surprise you about Heather Downs is how much living happens on ten acres—homes here run around $643K, and the lots themselves are modest, roughly a quarter-acre each, which means the neighborhood reads less as sprawl and more as a genuine community where things are close. You're a short walk to a grocery store and restaurants (84 of them within a mile), and Cambridge Park sits just twelve minutes on foot if you need green space. Downtown Grand Rapids is twelve minutes by car, which is the kind of distance that makes the city feel accessible without dominating the view. The real detail, though, is that a transit stop is practically at your doorstep—the kind of thing people often overlook until they realize they don't actually need to be in their car for everything. Schools are served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the whole area sits within the Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area, a corner of West Michigan where proximity to amenities and access rarely feel like an afterthought.
Why people love it here
Breton Downs School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.1 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 15 min walk
- Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail: 15 min walk
$489K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,320/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cambridge Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.1 mi
Recent Sale Price
$489K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.21 ac – 0.35 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Cambridge Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Boston/Laurel (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. 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 Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. home (around $489,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,252 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,252/mo | $86,733 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,745/mo | $99,856 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,909/mo | $104,245 |
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
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
Blimpie
Restaurant
Grand Lakes
Restaurant
Grand Lakes Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add.
- What do homes cost in Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add.?
- The median home value in Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. is about $489,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add.?
- Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. walkable?
- Albert-Builders Heather Downs Add. scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.