Burton St & Kraft Ave Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $363,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $363K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
People expect sprawl and airport noise; what they find out here is a genuinely functional neighborhood where a grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant are basically on your doorstep—192 dining options within a mile if you're feeling indecisive—and the 13-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford keeps things connected without dominating the soundscape. Ranch homes in brick and stone line streets that feel lived-in rather than showroom-ready, the kind of place where a 1.3-mile trip gets you to a park and a 17-minute drive into downtown Grand Rapids proves you're not actually remote, just removed. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and the whole stretch sits within Cascade charter township, where paved trails link neighborhoods and the Thornapple River defines the geography in ways that matter more than any marketing copy could.
Why people love it here
2.1 acre avg lots
- 14 homes
Central High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$363K median
- 49 sales in last 12mo
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49 homes sold in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale · Houses
$409K
26 sales in last 12mo
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Living in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area: the details
Is Burton St & Kraft Ave Area a good place to live?
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $363,000.
What does it cost to live in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area?
Homes range from around $269,000 for condos to $409,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 49 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Burton St & Kraft Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area?
- The median home value in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area is about $363,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Burton St & Kraft Ave Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area right now, and 49 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Burton St & Kraft Ave Area?
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Burton St & Kraft Ave Area walkable?
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
