Cheshire
Solid value in a growing area
Median $325K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 5.0/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing you'll notice is how easy it all feels—you're minutes from the Riverside Park area and the downtown hustle, but the vibe is more understated. The neighborhood around this business district pulls together restored homes with real character—mid-century moderns, 1920s bungalows with hardwood floors and original trim—alongside updated ranch homes and newer builds on quiet streets. You've got shopping and dining steps away, plus easy access to Grand Rapids's broader restaurant and brewery scene without feeling like you're living in the thick of it. Parks dot the area, and the whole stretch sits in that sweet spot where you're connected to everything but not overwhelmed by it.
Why people love it here
$325K median
- 166 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Aberdeen Park: 6 min walk
- Huff Park Trail: 11 min walk
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166 homes sold in Cheshire this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Nearest Park
Aberdeen Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Cheshire
- What do homes cost in Cheshire?
- The median home value in Cheshire is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cheshire housing market?
- there are 25 homes for sale in Cheshire right now, and 166 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cheshire?
- Cheshire is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Cheshire walkable?
- Cheshire scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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