Birch Hill
Urban energy, solid value
Median $297K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
Driving through Birch Hill, you notice the streets settle into a rhythm—tree-lined and unhurried, 29 acres of 1950s-and-60s suburban calm with enough mature growth to feel established without feeling stuck. Lots average a quarter-acre, homes cluster in the $330K range, and you're never more than a couple minutes on foot from coffee, a restaurant, or transit; the nearest park is a four-minute walk. It's the kind of place where you can run errands without getting in the car every time, though you'll want one for the 7-minute shot downtown.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$297K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Covell Park: 7 min walk
- Unnamed park: 8 min walk
11,474 sq ft avg lots
- 84 homes
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Median home price in Birch Hill
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,019/mo
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Mr Burger
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Biggby
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The Søvengård
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Covell Park
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Lake Leota
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Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Kent Trails
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)
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Rite Aid
West Side Library
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Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$297K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
84
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.15 ac – 0.66 ac
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,150 – $1,450 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tremont Greenspace
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Birch Hill 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 Birch Hill home (around $297,450) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,004 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,004/mo | $53,428 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,306/mo | $61,494 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,408/mo | $64,206 |
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.
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Birch Hill 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.
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Dog Park
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Frequently asked about Birch Hill
- What do homes cost in Birch Hill?
- The median home value in Birch Hill is about $297,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birch Hill housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Birch Hill right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Birch Hill?
- Birch Hill is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Birch Hill walkable?
- Birch Hill scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.