Forest Hills Road Plat
Walkable near top schools
Median $381K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 8.6/10
Driving through Forest Hills Road Plat takes about eleven minutes to reach downtown Grand Rapids, which is useful context when you realize the subdivision itself feels deliberately removed—ten acres of modest lots (around $424K median) arranged with enough breathing room that you don't feel stacked on top of your neighbors. The walk to groceries or dinner is five minutes or less, which means errands don't require a car, though you'll want one handy for anything beyond the immediate radius. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and if you need air travel, Gerald R. Ford Airport is fourteen minutes away. Forest Hills Park sits a short walk off, and there's enough restaurant density nearby—eighteen spots within a mile—that you're not eating the same place twice in a week.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Northern High School
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$381K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Forest Hills Park: 5 min walk
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Forest Hills Road Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,583/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Forest Hills Foods
Brunch House GR
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Median Sale Price
$381K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.41 ac
0.36 ac – 0.45 ac
Crime in Forest Hills Road Plat 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 Forest Hills Road Plat home (around $380,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,531 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,531/mo | $67,488 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,914/mo | $77,700 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,042/mo | $81,115 |
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
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 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 Forest Hills Road Plat 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
Forest Hills Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Martin School
Collins School
School
Knapp School
Lincoln School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Hills Road Plat
- What do homes cost in Forest Hills Road Plat?
- The median home value in Forest Hills Road Plat is about $380,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Forest Hills Road Plat?
- Forest Hills Road Plat is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Forest Hills Road Plat walkable?
- Forest Hills Road Plat scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.