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Subdivision16.3 acres

Briar Hills No. 1

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 3 parks within 1 mile
  • Huff Park Short/Long Loop: 3 min drive
  • Perch Lake: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$352K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
58

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 23 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This quiet 16-acre neighborhood features spacious lots averaging 0.21 acres, offering residents plenty of privacy and room to breathe. The area draws families seeking a peaceful suburban lifestyle, with homes tucked along quiet cul-de-sacs and tree-lined streets. Character properties include unique A-frame homes alongside traditional family residences, some with special features like in-ground pools and private backyards.

Huff Park sits within walking distance, providing convenient outdoor recreation, while Lamberton Lake offers waterfront activities just over a mile away. Though walkability is limited, the location provides easy access to grocery shopping within a couple miles. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some excellent nearby options available. This area works best for families who value space, quiet streets, and don't mind driving for daily errands, plus outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate proximity to parks and water activities.

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Huff Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

3

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lamberton Lake

1.2 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$337K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

61

Median Lot Size

0.21 ac

0.16 ac – 14.2 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 23 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Aberdeen SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 234 students · 13:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026