
Birch Hill
Explore Birch Hill — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Walkable and connected”
Very walkable
- Mr Burger: 5 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$330K median
- 2 sales in past year
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley Tunnel: 3 min drive
- Trestle Trail: 6 min drive
This compact 29-acre community offers an appealing mix of urban convenience and residential tranquility just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The generous median lot size of 0.23 acres provides residents with substantial outdoor space, while the location along the bus line makes commuting effortless. With excellent dining options just steps away and solid transit connectivity, daily life flows smoothly here.
The neighborhood strikes a nice balance between accessibility and privacy, featuring properties with amenities like in-ground pools and fully fenced backyards. Tremont Greenspace and five other parks within a mile provide plenty of outdoor recreation, while four grocery stores within two miles handle everyday needs. Families will find options within Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some nearby schools earning strong ratings.
This area works particularly well for commuters who want larger lots close to the city, families seeking space for outdoor entertaining, and anyone who values walkable amenities with convenient transit access.
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Family Fare
+1 more
Mr Burger
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Momma D's Kitchen
+1 more
Covell Park
Shawmut Park Playground
Lamar Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Trestle Trail
+1 more
Covell Dog Park
Kent Trails
Butterworth Park Launch
Kent Country Club
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Bridge/Lake Michigan (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$293K
2 sales/yr
Parcels / Units
84
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.15 ac – 0.66 ac
Homeowner Rate
54.51%
Principal residence
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tremont Greenspace
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Leota
2.4 mi
Nearby Subdivisions
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