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Creston Hills Sub.

Strong schools draw families here

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Top 20% walkability🎓Top 19% school access
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🎓Schools
46

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 33 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
💰Home Values

$290K median

  • Assessor estimate
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Plainfield/Sweet (NB): 7 min walk
  • 3 places within a 10 min walk

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.

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Median home price: $290,150

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Nearby Schools

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 33 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

Elementary

18

K-5 nearby

Middle

5

6-8 nearby

High School

19

9-12 nearby

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$290K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.11 ac – 0.18 ac

Median Income

$62K

Household

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.1
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Bagel Beanery

12 minbike· 29 min walk· 4 min drive
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Mary Waters Park

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Eastern Park
11 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Briggs Park Playground

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Mary Waters Park Playground
8 minbike
Eastern Park Playground
5 mindrive
Aberdeen Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Creston Trail

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 3 min drive
Boat Launches
Bikeable

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

11 minbike· 27 min walk· 4 min drive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
15 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Plainfield/Sweet (NB)

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
8 minwalk
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
10 minwalk
Plainfield/Palmer (NB)
11 minwalk

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👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 4/23/2026