Blueberry Hills
Solid value in a growing area
Median $465K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.4/10
...and that's where Blueberry Hills sits, a 26-acre subdivision on the west side with the kind of breathing room you don't always find this close to downtown—about 12 minutes from Grand Rapids' center if you need it. The Richmond-Oakleigh neighborhood has that established feel, with mature trees and winding streets, and Blueberry Hills slots right into that character, drawing from the same mid-century and traditional housing stock that defines the wider area. You've got restaurants and a grocery within reasonable walking distance, and The Highlands park is a 14-minute walk if you want to stretch your legs, but the real draw here is the land itself—homes sit on the kind of lots that give you actual space without feeling remote. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the subdivision, and the commute to Gerald R. Ford airport runs just under 29 minutes when you need it. It's the kind of pocket where you get suburban calm and genuine access without the isolation.
Why people love it here
$465K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 11 min bike
- The Highlands: 7 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Blueberry Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,157/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Highlands
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Deliciosos Antojitos
+1 more
Starbucks
Bestside
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Covell (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Blueberry Hills 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 Blueberry Hills home (around $465,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,093 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,093/mo | $82,476 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,561/mo | $94,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,717/mo | $99,128 |
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.
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Blueberry Hills 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.
🛒 Grocery(27)
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Blueberry Hills
- What do homes cost in Blueberry Hills?
- The median home value in Blueberry Hills is about $465,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Blueberry Hills?
- Blueberry Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Blueberry Hills walkable?
- Blueberry Hills scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.