Auburn Hills
Walkable and connected
Median $350K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
Auburn Hills carries a story most Grand Rapids neighborhoods can't. In 1962, four Black men—Dr. Julius Franks, J.E. Adams, Joseph Lee, and Samuel Triplett—developed it near Fuller and Sweet on the northeast side of Grand Rapids, deliberately building a community to "promote the freedom of residence" while redlining still confined Black families to the southeast side—and it later landed on the National Register of Historic Places for exactly that reason. Today the streets are quiet cul-de-sacs of solid brick homes from the early 1960s through the early '70s, with parks scattered throughout, fenced yards, and finished basements; homes run from move-in-ready to projects waiting for your touch. Shopping, schools, and Kent Country Club are a short drive away, so you can get around without feeling tethered to the car. Some of the original residents who built this place are still here—which says something about how well it's aged.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Fuller/Travis (NB): 4 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Auburn Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/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
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Auburn Hills
- What do homes cost in Auburn Hills?
- The median home value in Auburn Hills is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Auburn Hills housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Auburn Hills right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Auburn Hills?
- Auburn Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Auburn Hills walkable?
- Auburn Hills scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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