Plymouth Heights
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Plymouth Heights is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of East Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 3 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $687,000.
16 homes for sale·Median $687K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 8.8/10
The name comes from Plymouth Avenue SE, the north–south corridor this pocket runs along on the southeast side of Grand Rapids. It sits right on a municipal seam, where the Ottawa Hills section of Grand Rapids meets the East Grand Rapids city line near Hall Street SE — close enough that listings here market interchangeably under both cities. As a place name, "Plymouth Heights" is lightly documented: its clearest bearer is Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church at 1800 Plymouth Ave SE, which has carried the name in this part of town since 1951. Think of it less as a formally bounded neighborhood and more as an area label for the streets around that corridor.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Reeds Lake within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Hall Street trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min walk
Lakeside School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$687K median
- 81 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Plymouth Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,661/mo
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81 homes sold in Plymouth Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$687K
81 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cambridge Park
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$750/mo
$675 – $850 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W
Big Bobs Pizza
+1 more
Carrie's Be Cafe
Big Bob's Pizza
+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
Hall/Plymouth (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Plymouth Heights 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 East Grand Rapids.
East Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Plymouth Heights home (around $686,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $123k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,624 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,624/mo | $123,309 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,322/mo | $141,926 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,557/mo | $148,183 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$335K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Plymouth Heights, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Plymouth Heights 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)
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Big Bobs Pizza
Restaurant
Jyoti's Kitchen
Restaurant
Pera Pizzeria
Restaurant
Bagel Kitchen
Restaurant
Pink Piggy
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Plymouth Heights: the details
Is Plymouth Heights a good place to live?
Plymouth Heights is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $687,000.
What does it cost to live in Plymouth Heights?
The typical home in Plymouth Heights goes for around $687,000. There are 16 homes for sale here right now and 81 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Plymouth Heights
- What do homes cost in Plymouth Heights?
- The median home value in Plymouth Heights is about $686,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Plymouth Heights housing market?
- there are 16 homes for sale in Plymouth Heights right now, and 81 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Plymouth Heights?
- Plymouth Heights is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
- Is Plymouth Heights walkable?
- Plymouth Heights scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
