Hawthorne Hills Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $890K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 3.1/10
You'll wake up to tree-lined streets and spacious lots—the kind of breathing room that makes a daily commute feel less like an obligation and more like a choice. Hawthorne Hills Estates spans 18 acres within Ridgemoor, where homes run around $995K and sit on land that lets you actually see sky. Coffee's a 8-minute walk, groceries land 9 minutes on foot, and you've got 264 restaurants within a mile if you're not cooking—so the rhythm here is on your terms, not some developer's checklist. Downtown Grand Rapids is 16.8 minutes away, Gerald R. Ford Airport 14.1, and transit sits just a 6-minute walk down the road. Camelot Park anchors the area about a mile off. Kids attend Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Why people love it here
$890K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hawthorne Hills Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,042/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Main Event Grand Rapids
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Surf City Squeeze
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AMF Eastbrook Lanes
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Camelot Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
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Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
28th/Radcliff (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Hawthorne Hills Estates 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 Hawthorne Hills Estates home (around $890,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $158k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,920 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,920/mo | $157,857 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,815/mo | $181,743 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,115/mo | $189,730 |
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 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 Hawthorne Hills Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camelot Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Restaurant
Nagoya Sushi (28th ST AYCE)
Restaurant
Main Event Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
Surf City Squeeze
Café
Himalayan Cafe and Desserts
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hawthorne Hills Estates
- What do homes cost in Hawthorne Hills Estates?
- The median home value in Hawthorne Hills Estates is about $890,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hawthorne Hills Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hawthorne Hills Estates right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hawthorne Hills Estates?
- Hawthorne Hills Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Hawthorne Hills Estates walkable?
- Hawthorne Hills Estates scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.