Deerview
Strong schools draw families here
Median $593K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 9.0/10
Deerview sits in the western reach of Grand Rapids, where tree-lined streets and modest lot sizes—about a quarter acre each—create that suburban breathing room without feeling remote. Downtown is a 13.5-minute drive, and the airport lands 22 minutes away, so you're close enough to the city's pulse without living in it. The neighborhood itself is mature and well-kept; most homes went up between the late 1970s and early 2000s, ranging from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet with three or four bedrooms. Homes here run around $569K, and the Homeowners Association charges $225 annually to keep things maintained. Walking to dinner takes about 15 minutes—there are 66 restaurants within a mile—and a coffee shop is just over a mile away. Groceries and essentials scatter across the immediate area, with 36 stores within two miles. The nearby unnamed park sits 1.1 miles off; if you're thinking boats, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is 3.1 miles out. Forest Hills Public Schools serve the area. It's the kind of place where you get suburban calm and space to breathe, but you're never far from what you actually need.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$593K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Deerview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,026/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$593K
2 recent sales
Units
55
Complex Size
37.2 ac
55 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Oscars
Huff Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
KCTC Dr/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Crime in Deerview 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 Deerview home (around $593,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $105k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,944 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,944/mo | $105,179 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,541/mo | $121,094 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,741/mo | $126,415 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Deerview 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
Unnamed park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Deerview
- What do homes cost in Deerview?
- The median home value in Deerview is about $593,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Deerview housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Deerview right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Deerview?
- Deerview is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Deerview walkable?
- Deerview scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.