Burton-Kalamazoo Heights
Explore Burton-Kalamazoo Heights — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Strong schools draw families here”
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 41 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
$248K median
- Assessor estimate
- $62K median household income
- 55% owner-occupied
Somewhat walkable
- Kalamazoo/Edna (SB): 6 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
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.
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Median home price: $247,625
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Median Rent
Nearby Schools
Based on 41 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
Elementary
27
K-5 nearby
Middle
4
6-8 nearby
High School
14
9-12 nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
At a Glance
Est. Home Value
$248K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.15 ac
Median Income
$62K
Household
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Meijer
Real Food Cafe
Ottawa Hills Park
Cheseboro Park Playground
Connector
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Edna (SB)
+1 more
Hekman Library
Celebration Cinema Studio Park