Hidden Lake Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Hidden Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $485,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $485K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.6/10
The tree-lined cul-de-sacs here feel genuinely spacious, with lots that average nearly an acre and homes set back far enough that you can breathe—a real contrast to the tighter blocks closer to downtown. Everything moves efficiently: downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport sits fifteen minutes out, so the commute works whether you're heading to the city or catching a flight. The neighborhood anchors itself around Forest Hills Public Schools, and within a mile you'll find eighteen restaurants and three parks, with a grocery store reachable in about fourteen minutes on foot. Reeds Lake is just over a mile south if you want water access without it dominating the scene. Mid-century ranches and newer transitional homes share the landscape here, many with decks facing wooded backyards or overlooking Cascade Hills Country Club to the east. It's the kind of place where you can walk to dinner or coffee if you want to, but most days you're driving—and that's by design, not accident.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.7 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Poseidon: 8 min bike
- Poseidon (return): 8 min bike
Northern Trails 56 School
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
41,866 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hidden Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,293/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manhattan Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$485K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Manhattan Park
0.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,600 – $1,875 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Bonefish Grill
+1 more
Manhattan Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
Hidden Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poseidon
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Lakeside (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Hidden Lake Area 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 Hidden Lake Area home (around $485,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,267 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,267/mo | $87,115 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,760/mo | $100,268 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,926/mo | $104,689 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hidden Lake Area 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)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Johnny's Markets
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Living in Hidden Lake Area: the details
Is Hidden Lake Area a good place to live?
Hidden Lake Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $485,000.
What does it cost to live in Hidden Lake Area?
The typical home in Hidden Lake Area goes for around $485,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hidden Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Hidden Lake Area?
- The median home value in Hidden Lake Area is about $485,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hidden Lake Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Hidden Lake Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hidden Lake Area?
- Hidden Lake Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Hidden Lake Area walkable?
- Hidden Lake Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
