Godwin Heights Public Schools
Walkable and connected
Median $245K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 3.8/10
The high school opened in February 1973, all clean lines and practical brick, the kind of building that doesn't apologize for what it is. Godwin Heights Public Schools serves about 2,000 students across five schools on the south side of the greater Grand Rapids area, with roots stretching back to 1837 when the first one-room schoolhouse stood here—officially founded three decades later, named after Augustus Godwin, an early county supervisor. The district spans roughly 2,400 acres of land defined by ranch homes and a grocery store steps away, coffee shops and restaurants that same distance, 240 of them within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids sits eight minutes away by car; the airport about seventeen. You're looking at homes around $250K. Transit access is immediate—a bus stop close enough not to think about—and Hillcroft Park is a short walk when you need it. The district spends $15,144 per student annually and serves a community where about 56% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the kind of real neighborhood where things matter because they have to.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- 36th Street Station (NB): 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$245K median
- 115 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Blissfield Homes Area Trail: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
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Median home price in Godwin Heights Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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115 homes sold in Godwin Heights Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
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
Supermercado Mexico - Division
+1 more
Taquero Mucho
+1 more
7-Eleven
GringoDog's Dog House
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
36th Street Station (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcroft Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 44 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Godwin Heights Public Schools 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 Godwin Heights Public Schools home (around $245,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,630 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,630/mo | $43,455 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,876/mo | $50,030 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,959/mo | $52,229 |
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.
Who actually lends in Godwin Heights Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Godwin Heights Public Schools 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)
Supermercado Mexico - Division
Grocery Store
J & R Liquor
Grocery Store
Kim Nhung Superstore
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
G's Grill
Restaurant
El Gallo Giro
Restaurant
Taquero Mucho
Restaurant
Burritos 2 Go
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
GringoDog's Dog House
Bar
Manny's Bar and Grill
Bar
Tommy Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights North School
South Godwin School
AnchorPoint Christian School / West Michigan Lutheran High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Blissfield Homes Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Godwin Heights Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
- The median home value in Godwin Heights Public Schools is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Godwin Heights Public Schools housing market?
- there are 27 homes for sale in Godwin Heights Public Schools right now, and 115 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Godwin Heights Public Schools?
- Godwin Heights Public Schools is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Godwin Heights Public Schools walkable?
- Godwin Heights Public Schools scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.