Hazen Heights
Walkable and connected
Median $265K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 3.8/10
What surprises most people about Hazen Heights is how much living space you actually get for the price—homes here run around $249K, and the Cape Cod architecture gives the whole subdivision a clean, consistent feel. You're on the east side of the Hazen Heights Area, just 7 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to catch everything the city has to offer without fighting the commute every morning. The neighborhood itself is compact at 34 acres with lots averaging just under a quarter-acre, but what it lacks in sprawl it makes up for in access: there are 30 restaurants within a mile, a transit stop steps away, and Godwin Heights Public Schools serving the area. Plaster Creek park is a short 9-minute walk, and if you're into water, Butterworth Park launch is about 3 miles out. Day-to-day stuff—groceries, coffee, dinner—doesn't require a second thought; the nearest restaurant is practically next door, and you've got 36 grocery stores within a couple miles. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 18 minutes south if you travel often.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Pizza Hut: 5 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$265K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 14 min walk
- Hillcroft Park: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Hazen Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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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
Rodriguez Supermarket
+1 more
Pizza Hut
+1 more
7-Eleven
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
+1 more
Hillcroft Park
Hillcroft Park Playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Division/Canterberry (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$265K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
132
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.15 ac – 0.36 ac
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools
Crime in Hazen Heights 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 Hazen Heights home (around $265,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,785 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,785/mo | $47,599 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,054/mo | $54,786 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,145/mo | $57,201 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Hazen Heights 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)
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
Saigon Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(19)
Bosna Express
Restaurant
El Patio 616 Tequila, Bar & Grill
Restaurant
The Breakfast House
Restaurant
Bocao Latin Grill
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
La Terapia Bar & Lounge
Bar
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Godwin Heights North School
Godwin Heights High School
School
Godwin Heights Middle School
School
Burton School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Hazen Heights
- What do homes cost in Hazen Heights?
- The median home value in Hazen Heights is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hazen Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hazen Heights right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hazen Heights?
- Hazen Heights is served by Godwin Heights Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Godwin Heights Middle School (5/10).
- Is Hazen Heights walkable?
- Hazen Heights scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.