Black Hills South
Solid value in a growing area
Median $513K·Walkability 0.4/10·Schools 5.3/10
You've got the black walnut trees—or at least, you've got the history of them baked right into this place. Black Hills South spreads across 29 acres with lots that average 1.15 acres each, so there's actual breathing room here, the kind where you're not stacked on top of your neighbors. Homes run around $564K, and you're zoned for Kent City Community Schools. It's about a half hour into downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, but the real draw is how much land you get relative to what you're paying—each condo sits on its own chunk of earth instead of feeling like a subdivision where everyone's backdoor touches. Ball Creek Park is a couple miles away if you want a quick nature break, and groceries are 4.3 miles out, which is the kind of distance you barely notice once you figure out your route.
Why people love it here
$513K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Black Hills South
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,481/mo
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Median Sale Price
$513K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
22
Complex Size
29.1 ac
22 units
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
El Tulteco
+1 more
Kent City Lounge
Ball Crek Park
Unnamed playground
Snow Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Lime Lake Launch
Rite Aid
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Kent Theater
Crime in Black Hills South 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 Black Hills South home (around $512,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,410 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,410/mo | $90,945 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,926/mo | $104,706 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,099/mo | $109,308 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Black Hills South 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ball Crek Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Stoney Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
El Tulteco
Restaurant
El Zapopan Market & Restaurant
Restaurant
Red Rock Grille
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Kent City Lounge
Bar
The Garden Patch Restaurant
Bar
GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Block School
School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Black Hills South
- What do homes cost in Black Hills South?
- The median home value in Black Hills South is about $512,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Black Hills South?
- Black Hills South is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Black Hills South walkable?
- Black Hills South scores 0.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.