Briar Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Median $351K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
Briar Hills sits on just 10 acres with lot sizes averaging a quarter-acre—small enough that you're living close to neighbors but sized to feel like actual yards rather than postage stamps. The subdivision is tucked into the North End, where downtown Grand Rapids is an 11-minute drive and a dozen restaurants are within walking distance or a quick trip to a nearby coffee shop. Homes here run around $344K, and you're zoned for Grand Rapids Public Schools. The neighborhood has real parks nearby—Huff Park is a 7-minute walk, there's a dog park 8 minutes away, and four parks total within a mile—plus a boat launch at Comstock Riverside Park just over two miles out if you're into the water.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 8 min walk
$351K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Briar Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,383/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Huff Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$351K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.15 ac – 0.35 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Little Caesars
Kobold's Kitchen
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Tap
+1 more
Huff Park
+1 more
Huff Park Playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
+1 more
Fuller/Aberdeen (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Briar 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 Briar Hills home (around $351,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,335 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,335/mo | $62,256 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,688/mo | $71,676 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,806/mo | $74,826 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 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 Briar 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(28)
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Fast Food
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Cesars Pub
Pub
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Briar Hills
- What do homes cost in Briar Hills?
- The median home value in Briar Hills is about $351,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Briar Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Briar Hills right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Briar Hills?
- Briar Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Briar Hills walkable?
- Briar Hills scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.