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Harper Hills

Surrounded by nature

Median $375K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.3/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
  • 40 parks within 1 mile
  • Hillcrest Park: 6 min walk
  • Fuller Park: 12 min walk
🚶Walkability
68

Very walkable

  • New Beginnings Restaurant: 4 min walk
  • 16 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

Congress Elementary

  • Elementary — 0.8 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
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Flood 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

6.8

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
9.0
🌳Nature
4.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

4.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 26 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Congress ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 191 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.2 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 6.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 3.6 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.3 mi
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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 Congress Elementary (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.

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