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Heartside

Urban energy, solid value

Median $835K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.0/10

🌳Top 2% park access
🏙️0.2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan

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

7.2

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
4.0
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
8.0

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

💰Home Values

$835K median

  • 9 sales in last 12mo
🎓Schools
80

Grand Rapids Montessori Academy

  • School — 0.7 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 150 parks within 1 mile
  • Pekich Park: 1 min walk
  • Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 8 min bike
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Average schools

Based on 34 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 2.3 mi
8Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyOther · PK-12 · 320 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.6 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
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Frequently asked about Heartside

What do homes cost in Heartside?
The median home value in Heartside is about $835,000. 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 9 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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