English Hills No. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision13.3 acres

English Hills No. 1

Solid value in a growing area

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

$314K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🎓Schools
53

Average schools

  • Kenowa Hills Public Schools
  • 19 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • English Hills Park: 3 min walk
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 9 min drive

This quiet neighborhood in northwest Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre. The area provides a suburban feel while staying connected to Grand Rapids, with English Hills Park within walking distance and five parks total within a mile for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to dining options with 34 restaurants nearby, plus convenient grocery shopping within a short drive.

The community features well-maintained ranch-style homes, many with finished basements that provide flexible living space for families. Students attend Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and the area's transit accessibility makes commuting manageable. With Soft Water Lake just under three miles away and multiple boat launches within five miles, water activities are easily accessible. This area works well for families seeking more space and outdoor access while maintaining proximity to urban amenities, plus retirees who appreciate the quiet streets and park access.

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

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$300K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

33

Median Lot Size

0.29 ac

0.23 ac – 0.56 ac

Homeowner Rate

62.22%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 19 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

6Alpine Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 350 students · 12:1 · 2.3 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

English Hills Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

2.8 mi

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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026