English Hills — satellite view
Subdivision18.9 acres

English Hills

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$293K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🚶Walkability
56

Somewhat walkable

  • Qdoba: 5 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
52

Average schools

  • Kenowa Hills Public Schools
  • 18 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet Northwest Grand Rapids community sits on spacious quarter-acre lots that provide plenty of room for families to spread out. With excellent public transit access and 36 restaurants within walking distance, residents enjoy convenient urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful residential feel. The area offers easy access to nearby amenities including multiple grocery stores and parks, though you'll want a car for coffee runs.

Ranch-style homes dominate the landscape, many featuring cozy fireplaces and updated interiors that appeal to move-in-ready buyers. Students attend Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and the neighborhood maintains a strong sense of community with a good mix of homeowners. This area works well for families seeking affordable suburban living with city conveniences, first-time buyers looking for quality starter homes, and anyone who values larger lots without sacrificing accessibility to dining and shopping.

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$310K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

63

Median Lot Size

0.22 ac

0.18 ac – 0.42 ac

Homeowner Rate

62.22%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.4
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Meijer

9 minbike· 26 min walk· 6 min drive
Walmart Supercenter
10 minbike
Aldi
11 minbike
Gordon Food Service
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Qdoba

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
TGI Friday's
5 minwalk
Logan's Roadhouse
6 minwalk
Chipotle
10 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Eternam Coffee

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Starbucks
5 mindrive
Biggby Coffee
7 mindrive
Roots Brew Shop
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Pubb Food & Spirits

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
Saint Georges Hall
9 mindrive
Point Bar
9 mindrive
Vinny's bar
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

10 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
8 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

English Hills Park

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Alpine Estates Park
5 mindrive
LAMOREAUX PARK
6 mindrive
Lamoreaux Memorial Park
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Alpine Estates Park Playground

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK Playground
6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

9 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
9 mindrive
Emerald Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

8 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
8 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
9 mindrive
Rifle Range Road Northeast
11 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Richmond Hills Dog Park

9 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
10 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail

6 minbike· 16 min walk
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
8 minbike
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
10 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Alpine Golf Club

9 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
9 mindrive
Kent Country Club
13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
10 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

8 mindrive
The Loading Dock
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Old Orchard/Alpine (EB)

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Old Orchard/Alpine (WB)
9 minwalk
North Center/Alpine (EB)
9 minwalk
Old Orchard/Rental Office (SB)
11 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 4 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Comstock Park

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
West Leonard Library
10 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
West Side Library
9 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Short drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

3 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
8 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
13 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive

Nearby Schools

5.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 18 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

6Alpine Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 350 students · 12:1 · 2.2 mi

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026