Subdivision

Forest Hills Road Plat

Walkable near top schools

Median $381K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 8.6/10

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR
🏞️35 mito Lake Michigan

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

7.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
8.0
🌳Nature
5.0
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

🎓Schools
90

Northern High School

  • High — 2.6 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$381K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

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
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8.6
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 8 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

9Northern Hills Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 546 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi
9Northern High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,134 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
9Northern Trails 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 478 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
7Collins Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 358 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi

Median Sale Price

$381K

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

19

Median Lot Size

0.41 ac

0.36 ac – 0.45 ac

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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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026