Crescent Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $264K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.7/10
The Cape Cod homes here sit on compact 0.18-acre lots—small enough that you're never far from a neighbor's porch, but big enough that the subdivision feels like its own pocket rather than a row of crowded houses. At 35 acres total, Crescent Heights has the feel of a real neighborhood within Creston, with a transit stop right at your doorstep and a restaurant literally steps away. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 7.5 minutes by car, which means you're close enough to catch dinner or hit the museums without the commute feeling like a chore.
Why people love it here
$264K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- The Third Course-Bespoke Dessert Studio: 1 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Sweet Street Park: 7 min bike
- Eastern Park: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Crescent Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,789/mo
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6 homes sold in Crescent Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$264K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
142
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.11 ac – 0.47 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
U Save Mart
+1 more
Wing Kingz
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Eastern Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
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Huff Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sweet Street Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Crescent Heights 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 Crescent Heights home (around $263,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,753 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,753/mo | $46,736 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,018/mo | $53,808 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,106/mo | $56,173 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Crescent Heights 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jets Pizza
Restaurant
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kent Hills School
Kendall School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Crescent Heights
- What do homes cost in Crescent Heights?
- The median home value in Crescent Heights is about $263,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crescent Heights housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Crescent Heights right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crescent Heights?
- Crescent Heights is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Crescent Heights walkable?
- Crescent Heights scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.