Birch Hill
Urban energy, solid value
Median $295K·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.
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
$295K median
- 3 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
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$2,003/mo
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$295K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
84
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.15 ac – 0.66 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tremont Greenspace
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Birch Hill
- What do homes cost in Birch Hill?
- The median home value in Birch Hill is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birch Hill housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Birch Hill right now, and 3 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 Center for Economicology (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.