Creston Hills Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $290K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
So yeah, Creston Hills is basically right in the thick of Creston, and you're talking about a 3-acre subdivision where the lots run around a tenth of an acre each—small enough that you're not maintaining a ton of land, but you've still got room to breathe. Homes here hover around $290K, which feels reasonable when you're seriously close to downtown Grand Rapids—like six minutes if traffic cooperates. There's a whole restaurant scene within walking distance (over 100 spots within a mile), and Sweet Street Park is literally a three-minute walk if you need to get outside quick. Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the schools, and you've got decent transit access if you need it, plus the Ford airport is just under 23 minutes away. The character here is very much tied to the neighborhood's vibe—you're in the middle of Plainfield Avenue's restaurant and shop corridor, so there's always something happening.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Sweet Street Park: 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$290K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Creston Hills Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,970/mo
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Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Cafe Mamo
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
Good Good Good
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Sweet (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Est. Home Value
$290K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.11 ac – 0.18 ac
Crime in Creston Hills Sub. 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 →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 ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Creston Hills Sub. 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
Sweet Street Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kent Hills School
Palmer School
School
Kendall School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
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(3)
⛵ 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 Creston Hills Sub.
- What do homes cost in Creston Hills Sub.?
- The median home value in Creston Hills Sub. is about $290,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Creston Hills Sub.?
- Creston Hills Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Creston Hills Sub. walkable?
- Creston Hills Sub. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.