Chippewa Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Median $450K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 5.1/10
Chippewa Hills sits on 26 acres in North Park with lot sizes averaging just over half an acre, giving you actual breathing room without feeling disconnected from the neighborhood around you. Homes here run around $343K, and you're only about 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city—but there's enough green space nearby that you won't feel like you're living in it. The nearest grocery is a five-minute walk, and you've got restaurants and coffee within spitting distance, so errands don't require much planning. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the subdivision, and if you're the outdoorsy type, Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve is practically next door at a three-minute walk, with four parks clustered within a mile. Transit access is surprisingly strong for a residential area, with a bus stop five minutes on foot, which takes some of the pressure off having to drive everywhere.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$450K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Lamberton Lake: 8 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Chippewa Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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3 homes sold in Chippewa Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Casey's
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
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Northgate Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Hills home (around $450,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,993 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,993/mo | $79,815 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,446/mo | $91,892 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,597/mo | $95,931 |
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.
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 Chippewa 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Casey's
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Chippewa Hills
- What do homes cost in Chippewa Hills?
- The median home value in Chippewa Hills is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chippewa Hills housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Chippewa Hills right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chippewa Hills?
- Chippewa Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Chippewa Hills walkable?
- Chippewa Hills scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.