Cherry Run
Easy outdoor access
Median $600K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
Out here, the rhythm of the day shifts when you live surrounded by land—homes sit on larger lots where you can actually breathe, and the nearest nature preserve is practically your backyard neighbor. Many of the houses were built between the 1940s and 1980s, the kind of solid mid-century construction with fireplaces, hardwood floors, and room to grow into. You're on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, minutes from Blandford Nature Center and its 264 acres of trails and working farmland—the kind of place where you can walk outside and feel the difference between here and the rest of the city. The neighborhood itself is young, having established its own identity only in 2004, which means there's a genuine sense of people choosing to be here rather than just landing here by default.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- The Highlands: 5 min drive
- Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail: 5 min drive
$600K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Cherry Run
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,073/mo
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5 homes sold in Cherry Run this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
The Highlands
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Sandy's Donuts
Starbucks
Bestside
The Highlands
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
Leonard/Oakleigh (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Cherry Run 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Cherry Run home (around $600,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,991 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,991/mo | $106,421 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,595/mo | $122,523 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,797/mo | $127,908 |
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.
Who actually lends in Cherry Run, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Cherry Run 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(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Cherry Run
- What do homes cost in Cherry Run?
- The median home value in Cherry Run is about $600,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cherry Run housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Cherry Run right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cherry Run?
- Cherry Run is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Cherry Run walkable?
- Cherry Run scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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