Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.
Surrounded by nature
Median $461K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 3.8/10
Out here you're wedged between the walkable appeal of downtown and the quieter stretch toward Ottawa Hills, with original Craftsman-style homes—many restored to show off their hardwood floors and built-in bookshelves—sitting on modest lots that feel genuinely neighborly without feeling cramped. A cup of coffee or dinner is about a 10-minute walk, and The Rapid bus stop lands just two minutes away on foot, which means you can leave the car parked plenty of days. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is practically next door, and nine parks within a mile give you real options for a weekend outing. Downtown Grand Rapids pulls in at just over eight minutes by car, while the airport sits a comfortable 22 minutes out—close enough that you're not spending your life in traffic, but far enough that you feel genuinely removed from the rush. The homes here—mostly four-bedroom Craftsman revivals and three-bedroom charmers—tend to move fast, and you'll find yourself surrounded by 187 restaurants within walking distance and nearly 40 grocery stores within two miles, which speaks more to being nestled in an active urban pocket than isolated anywhere. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 5 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 12 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- MLK/Fuller (EB): 5 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,126/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.
- What do homes cost in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.?
- The median home value in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. is about $460,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.?
- Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. walkable?
- Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.