Heartside
Urban energy, solid value
Median $818K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
You'll find over 30 galleries and studios lining the streets here, anchored by Division Avenue's reputation as the "Avenue for the Arts," alongside world-class live music at The Intersection—ranked among America's top 50 venues with four separate stages. Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, operating since 1893, sits alongside Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, one of the nation's finest rehab facilities, while the Grand Rapids Ballet performs at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre just blocks away. Cathedral Square Plaza, modeled after Michelangelo's Piazza Del Campidoglio, anchors an 11.5-acre development with manicured gardens and new apartment buildings rising alongside restored brick warehouses converted to lofts with soaring ceilings and exposed timber. The neighborhood pulls a constant crowd—rooftop decks overlook the entertainment district, and you're steps from Van Andel Arena, restaurants, and Monroe Mall, though parking (when available) sits behind gates and comes at a premium in these historic converted buildings.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$818K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 150 parks within 1 mile
- Pekich Park: 1 min walk
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 8 min bike
Explore Heartside
Same name, different focus — Heartside is also covered as:
- Heartside Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
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Median home price in Heartside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,550/mo
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10 homes sold in Heartside this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFranklin Big Save Liquor
Trust Restaurant
Lantern Coffee Shop
Tellers Lounge
Pekich Park
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Fisk Lake
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Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
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Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
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Cherry/Commerce (WB)
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CVS Pharmacy
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Grand Rapids Public Library
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daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Heartside 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Heartside home (around $817,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $145k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,437 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,437/mo | $144,998 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,260/mo | $166,938 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,535/mo | $174,274 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Heartside 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.
Nearest Park
Pekich Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
150
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Trust Restaurant
Restaurant
Taste Buds- Kitchen Connects, LLC
Restaurant
Restaurant
Peppino's
Restaurant
Mertens Prime
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vandenberg School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Maplewood School
Morris School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Heartside
- What do homes cost in Heartside?
- The median home value in Heartside is about $817,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heartside housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Heartside right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heartside?
- Heartside is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Heartside walkable?
- Heartside scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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