English Hills No. 1
Solid value in a growing area
Median $292K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.5/10
English Hills No. 1 sits just 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get the suburb without the commute tax. This 13-acre subdivision runs about 0.32 acres per lot—modest by design—and homes here run around $314K, making it one of the more approachable corners of the 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area. A restaurant is a 3-minute walk away, and there are over 200 within a mile, so you're not cooking every night unless you want to. English Hills Park is practically your backyard at 3 minutes on foot, and five parks sit within a mile total. The Gerald R. Ford airport is 25 minutes out if you're catching early flights. Walker Charter Academy serves the area, and with a transit stop just 6 minutes away, car-free mornings are possible if your job runs that way.
Why people love it here
$292K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- English Hills Park: 3 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
13,904 sq ft avg lots
- 33 homes
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Median home price in English Hills No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,985/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$292K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.23 ac – 0.56 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Logan's Roadhouse
Starbucks Coffee Company
Mill Creek Tavern
English Hills Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Old Orchard/Alpine (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Crime in English Hills No. 1 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 English Hills No. 1 home (around $292,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,945 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,945/mo | $51,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,239/mo | $59,720 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,338/mo | $62,344 |
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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for English Hills No. 1 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
English Hills Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Logan's Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Oppa Sushi And Korean
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
Mill Creek Tavern
Bar
Nick Fink's
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Greenbridge School
Simons School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about English Hills No. 1
- What do homes cost in English Hills No. 1?
- The median home value in English Hills No. 1 is about $292,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the English Hills No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in English Hills No. 1 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve English Hills No. 1?
- English Hills No. 1 is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is English Hills No. 1 walkable?
- English Hills No. 1 scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.