Burton-Kalamazoo Heights
Walkable and connected
Median $248K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 3.8/10
Burton-Kalamazoo Heights sits within Alger Heights, a one-square-mile neighborhood in Grand Rapids where compact lots and modest homes built in the 1920s through 1950s define the streetscape. The subdivision itself spans just an acre with average lots around 0.12 acres—tight quarters that keep everything close together. Downtown is about 12 minutes by car, and Gerald R. Ford Airport sits roughly 17 minutes out. The nearest transit stop is a 2-minute walk, which matters since the bus network here ranks stronger than local walkability to shops; groceries and restaurants hover around a 13-minute walk away, though 18 restaurants and 36 grocery stores exist within a mile or two. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Homes here run around $248K, and Ottawa Hills Park is a quick 6-minute walk if you need green space—one of ten parks within a mile of this tight, central slice of the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Samboosa Bell: 4 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
$248K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Underground Trail (MTB): 8 min walk
- Ottawa Hills Park: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Burton-Kalamazoo Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,681/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Ottawa Hills Park
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Edna (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Est. Home Value
$248K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.15 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ottawa Hills Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Burton-Kalamazoo 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.
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Burton-Kalamazoo 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Ottawa Hills High School
School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Burton-Kalamazoo Heights
- What do homes cost in Burton-Kalamazoo Heights?
- The median home value in Burton-Kalamazoo Heights is about $247,625. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Burton-Kalamazoo Heights?
- Burton-Kalamazoo Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Burton-Kalamazoo Heights walkable?
- Burton-Kalamazoo Heights scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.