Castle Hills
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $383K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 8.6/10
Driving through Castle Hills feels like moving through a well-ordered grid where the lots are sized for actual living—a third of an acre each across the 52-acre plat—rather than for showing off. You're about 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the subdivision catches the convenience of proximity without the noise, and the airport sits just under 15 minutes away if you're traveling often. A grocery store is close enough for a short walk, and a restaurant lands within four minutes on foot; there are 18 more dining spots within a mile if you want options. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and homes typically run around $386K. The nearest proper park—Forest Hills Park—takes about 10 minutes to reach on foot, while Hidden Lake sits 1.6 miles out if you're after water access. It's the kind of place where the infrastructure is there without being showy about it.
Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
$383K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Castle Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,600/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$383K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
120
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.16 ac – 1.5 ac
Frequently asked about Castle Hills
- What do homes cost in Castle Hills?
- The median home value in Castle Hills is about $383,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Castle Hills housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Castle Hills right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Castle Hills?
- Castle Hills is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Castle Hills walkable?
- Castle Hills scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.