Subdivision

Butterfields Sub.

Strong schools draw families here

Median $200K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.1/10

🌳Top 7% park access
🏙️1 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan

...and what really strikes you about Butterfields Sub. is how it's threaded right into the Southeast Grand Rapids fabric—two acres of modest lots averaging 0.12 acres each, the kind of tight grid where you can walk to a coffee shop in five minutes or grab groceries in ten. Homes here run around $293K, and they're positioned maybe 4.7 minutes from downtown, so you're genuinely close to the core without feeling like you're living in it. Dining options within a mile number in the hundreds—229 restaurants nearby—and Heritage Hill Park is just a four-minute walk away if you want green space without leaving the block. The area sits within Grand Rapids Public Schools, and transit is surprisingly accessible at a four-minute walk from the nearest stop, which takes some pressure off the car. It's the kind of place where the subdivision itself is small and unpretentious, but the neighborhood around it is anything but sparse.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

City MiddleHigh

  • High — 2.9 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
63

Very walkable

  • Cherry Hill Green Playground: 5 min walk
  • 29 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$200K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Butterfields Sub.

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4.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 31 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.5 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.9 mi
4Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 296 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.2 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi

Walkability

6.3

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.0
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
4.2
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
3.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Recent Sale Price

$200K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

14

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

0.10 ac – 0.15 ac

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Frequently asked about Butterfields Sub.

What do homes cost in Butterfields Sub.?
The median home value in Butterfields Sub. is about $199,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Butterfields Sub. housing market?
no homes are listed in Butterfields Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Butterfields Sub.?
Butterfields Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
Is Butterfields Sub. walkable?
Butterfields Sub. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026