Garfield Park Heights
Walkable and connected
Median $395K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 3.9/10
Early evening is when Garfield Park Heights shows its hand—the light hits those older brick homes just right, and you realize why someone paid half a million for a lot here. It's a 15-acre pocket within Garfield Park, where homes run around $453K and you're eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The subdivision sits in a neighborhood saturated with taquerias and Latin grocers along Division Avenue, so dinner is never far; there's a transit stop a three-minute walk away if you need it, and about sixty restaurants within a mile. You've got thirteen parks nearby—Burton Woods is practically on your doorstep—plus the namesake Garfield Park forest preserve with its splash pad and disc golf course for when you want something bigger. The Grand Rapids Public Schools zone covers this area. It's the kind of place where old Queen Anne Victorians and Tudor Revivals sit on modest lots, close enough that you actually see your neighbors, real estate moves fast, and you're not pretending you chose it for the commute—you chose it because you wanted to be here.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton Woods Park: 3 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Burton Woods Park: 3 min walk
- Plaster Creek: 7 min walk
$395K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Garfield Park Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,682/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
La Placita
+1 more
Mi Tierra Restaurant
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Log Cabin
+1 more
Burton Woods Park
Plaster Creek Playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Alger (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Burton Woods Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$395K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
66
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.15 ac – 0.53 ac
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Garfield Park Heights 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 Garfield Park Heights home (around $395,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,060 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,025/mo | $80,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,158/mo | $84,206 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Garfield Park Heights 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
La Placita
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
Sin Fronteras Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Mi Tierra Restaurant
Restaurant
Rhino'S Nutrition Club
Restaurant
Restaurante Cancún El Pifas
Restaurant
Tacos El Veracruz
Restaurant
Las Rocas Postres y Taqueria
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Log Cabin
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
Yester Years Lounge
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
Burton School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Garfield Park Heights
- What do homes cost in Garfield Park Heights?
- The median home value in Garfield Park Heights is about $395,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Garfield Park Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Garfield Park Heights right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Garfield Park Heights?
- Garfield Park Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Garfield Park Heights walkable?
- Garfield Park Heights scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.