Bristol Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $355K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 4.4/10
You wake up here and you're already close to things—a restaurant within a six-minute walk, a grocery under a mile away, a transit stop just down the block. It's the kind of subdivision where five acres actually means something: seven parks within a mile, enough trees to make fall look like an oil painting, and enough breathing room that you don't feel like you're living in someone else's backyard. Homes here run around three hundred seven thousand, on lots averaging a tenth of an acre, with the kind of mid-century bones—ranch, Cape Cod, colonial—that don't apologize for themselves.
Why people love it here
$355K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Walker (EB): 10 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Sullivan Field: 11 min walk
- Valley Field: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Bristol Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,410/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$355K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.12 ac – 0.20 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Subway
+1 more
Eden Cafe
+1 more
Triangle Tavern
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Walker (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Valley Field
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bristol Heights 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 Bristol Heights home (around $355,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,361 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,361/mo | $62,965 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,493 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,838/mo | $75,679 |
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Bristol Heights 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)
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Subway
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
School
West Side Christian School
Stocking School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bristol Heights
- What do homes cost in Bristol Heights?
- The median home value in Bristol Heights is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bristol Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bristol Heights right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bristol Heights?
- Bristol Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bristol Heights walkable?
- Bristol Heights scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.