Alpine Hills
Walkable and connected
Median $242K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
The moment you turn in, the street opens up—modest homes on quarter-acre lots, clean lines, room to breathe without the sprawl. Alpine Hills sits in the Harding Estates Area, a 20-acre subdivision where you're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but don't feel like you're racing the clock to get anywhere. Homes run around $209K, and the neighborhood's real asset is proximity: a grocery store is a four-minute walk, restaurants are practically on your doorstep (168 of them within a mile), and a transit stop is steps away. A nameless park sits four minutes out if your kids need to burn energy, and Comstock Riverside Park Launch is just over a mile if you've got a boat. The Walker Charter Academy school district serves the area. It's not designed for wandering—the coffee shop's a drive at 1.6 miles—but for people who want a small lot, walkable errands, and quick access to the city, the trade-off feels honest. Eight minutes to downtown Grand Rapids; twenty-four to the airport.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Alpine/Ferris (SB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$242K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Alpine Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,643/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
McDonald's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Alpine Estates Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Ferris (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Recent Sale Price
$242K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
50
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.15 ac – 0.87 ac
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Crime in Alpine Hills 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 Alpine Hills home (around $242,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,610 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,610/mo | $42,923 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,853/mo | $49,418 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,935/mo | $51,589 |
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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Alpine Hills 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Simons School
Harrison Park Academy
Greenbridge School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Alpine Hills
- What do homes cost in Alpine Hills?
- The median home value in Alpine Hills is about $242,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alpine Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alpine Hills right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alpine Hills?
- Alpine Hills is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Alpine Hills walkable?
- Alpine Hills scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.