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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6 homes sold in Castle Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Zoup! Eatery
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Castle 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 Castle Hills home (around $383,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,547 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,547/mo | $67,932 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,933/mo | $78,211 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,062/mo | $81,648 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 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 · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Castle 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(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Martin School
Collins School
School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Knapp School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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 Northern High 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.