Harper Hills
Surrounded by nature
Median $375K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.3/10
Harper Hills sits within Fulton Heights, a small neighborhood in Grand Rapids where eight acres of homes pack surprising density—about half the size of a city block but woven directly into the surrounding streets rather than cut off from them. The subdivision's lots average 0.16 acres, modest by any measure, and homes here run around $373K. What keeps the subdivision from feeling cramped is proximity: Hillcrest Park is a four-minute walk, a grocery store five minutes on foot, and you're steps from restaurants—there are 265 within a mile, from casual to serious. Dining walkability hits 8.6/10, and transit scores just as high. Downtown Grand Rapids sits 7.1 minutes away by car, which means you're never truly isolated, even on a lot this small. The real surprise lands when you realize how many parks surround this place—eight within a mile—so the small footprint of your property doesn't dictate how much green space shapes your days.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcrest Park: 6 min walk
- Fuller Park: 12 min walk
Very walkable
- New Beginnings Restaurant: 4 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Harper Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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5 homes sold in Harper Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcrest Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
New Beginnings Restaurant
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Lowell (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Harper Hills 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 →Median Sale Price
$375K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.12 ac – 0.35 ac
To buy a median-priced Harper Hills home (around $375,000) 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 $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 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 Harper Hills 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(29)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
Bella Dog Hot Dog Cart (Seasonal, Weather Permitting)
Restaurant
Bill's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
The Cone Shoppe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hillcrest School
William C. Abney Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Marywood Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Harper Hills
- What do homes cost in Harper Hills?
- The median home value in Harper Hills is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Harper Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Harper Hills right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Harper Hills?
- Harper Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Harper Hills walkable?
- Harper Hills scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.