Carlton Hills
Solid value in a growing area
Median $353K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
Rolling out from the tree-lined edges of the Northeast neighborhood, Carlton Hills sits on twenty-nine acres where older single-family homes from the nineteen-forties and sixties anchor quiet streets, their wooded lots breathing easy at a quarter acre or so. Downtown Grand Rapids rises just ten minutes down the road, close enough to matter but far enough away that you still hear birds instead of traffic. Four parks within a mile mean trails through old-growth trees are a short walk—the kind of place where foxes and turkeys remind you that nature hasn't quite given up on the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
$353K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Sweet (NB): 7 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 14 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Carlton Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,396/mo
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7 homes sold in Carlton Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Little Caesars
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Biggby Coffee
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Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
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Unnamed park
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Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
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Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
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Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Sweet (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
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daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Carlton Hills 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 Carlton Hills home (around $353,000) 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 $2,348 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,348/mo | $62,611 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,703/mo | $72,084 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,822/mo | $75,252 |
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Carlton Hills 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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🍕 Restaurants(7)
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's
Restaurant
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(14)
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(7)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
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⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Carlton Hills
- What do homes cost in Carlton Hills?
- The median home value in Carlton Hills is about $353,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Carlton Hills housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Carlton Hills right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Carlton Hills?
- Carlton Hills is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Carlton Hills walkable?
- Carlton Hills scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.