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Subdivision19.5 acres

Alpine Hills

Walkable and connected

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Alpine/Ferris (SB): 3 min walk
  • 12 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$212K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
47

Average schools

  • Kenowa Hills Public Schools
  • 22 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This compact 20-acre community in Kent County offers a quiet residential setting with surprisingly convenient access to daily needs. With restaurants just steps away and groceries within easy walking distance, residents enjoy an excellent walkability score and outstanding transit connections. The area features generous lot sizes averaging a fifth of an acre, giving families room to spread out while maintaining a close-knit neighborhood feel.

Four parks sit within a mile, and Soft Water Lake provides recreational opportunities just under three miles away for those seeking outdoor activities. Families are served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools, with some highly-rated options nearby. The move-in-ready ranch homes and additional recreation spaces make this an appealing choice for growing families who value convenience, space, and a peaceful residential atmosphere while staying connected to Grand Rapids area amenities.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
5.8
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Meijer

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
6 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
6 mindrive
Walmart Supercenter
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

McDonald's

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Jimmy John's
5 minwalk
Fazoli's
5 minwalk
Tacos El Cuñado
6 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Starbucks

5 mindrive· 15 min bike
Eternam Coffee
7 mindrive
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
8 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Pubb Food & Spirits

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
Saint Georges Hall
7 mindrive
Kuzzin's Lounge
7 mindrive
Point Bar
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

9 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Alpine Estates Park

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
English Hills Park
11 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Alpine Estates Park Playground

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Richmond Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

9 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
9 mindrive
Emerald Lake
10 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

6 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
6 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
8 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
8 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Richmond Hills Dog Park

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
8 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail

6 minwalk· 3 min bike
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
14 minwalk
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
15 minwalk
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

7 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
15 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Gracewil Country Club

9 mindrive
Kent Country Club
11 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
9 mindrive
Alpine Golf Club
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

7 mindrive
The Loading Dock
7 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive
REVfit
8 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Alpine/Ferris (SB)

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
Alpine/Ferris (NB)
3 minwalk
3 Mile/Alpine (EB)
5 minwalk
Alpine/3 Mile (SB)
6 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 6 min drive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walker Street Pharmacy
9 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

West Leonard Library

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
KDL Comstock Park
7 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
8 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

5 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
7 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
13 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$345K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

50

Median Lot Size

0.20 ac

0.15 ac – 0.87 ac

Homeowner Rate

62.22%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 22 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026