Heatherwood Hills Extension — satellite view
Subdivision1.1 acres

Heatherwood Hills Extension

Convenient location

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Schools
52

Average schools

  • Kenowa Hills Public Schools
  • 13 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
48

Somewhat walkable

  • Old Orchard/Four Mile (NB): 10 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Nature access

  • 2 parks within 1 mile
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 8 min drive
  • Riverside Park Drive Northwest: 9 min drive

This compact 1-acre community in Kent County offers convenient suburban living with excellent transit access. With 28 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just half a mile away, daily needs are easily met on foot or by car. The area provides solid connectivity for commuters while maintaining a quiet residential feel.

Families will appreciate the proximity to Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options alongside the district's range of educational choices. Two parks within a mile provide green space for recreation, though outdoor enthusiasts may want to venture to Soft Water Lake for more extensive nature activities. The location balances suburban convenience with good walkability for daily errands.

This area works well for commuters who value transit access, small families seeking a manageable community size, and residents who prefer having restaurants and shopping within easy reach while maintaining a quieter neighborhood atmosphere.

Nearby Schools

5.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 13 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

6Alpine Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 350 students · 12:1 · 1.6 mi
6Kenowa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 933 students · 18:1 · 2.7 mi
4Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 623 students · 17:1 · 2.6 mi
2Kenowa Hills Pathways High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 85 students · 25:1 · 2.7 mi

Walkability

4.8

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
3.0
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Walmart Supercenter

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Aldi
7 minbike
Gordon Food Service
9 minbike
Daily Deals Food Outlet
11 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Sonic

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 3 min drive
McDonald's
6 minbike
Applebee's
6 minbike
IHOP
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Eternam Coffee

6 mindrive· 17 min bike
Starbucks
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Pubb Food & Spirits

10 mindrive
Perrin Brewin Company
8 mindrive
Play Station Pub
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

11 mindrive
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

English Hills Park

11 minbike· 5 min drive
Alpine Estates Park
6 mindrive
DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK
5 mindrive
LAMOREAUX PARK
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

DWIGHT LYDELL COUNTY PARK Playground

5 mindrive· 18 min bike
Alpine Estates Park Playground
6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

10 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
11 mindrive
Emerald Lake
11 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

8 mindrive
Rifle Range Road Northeast
10 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
12 mindrive
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
10 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Richmond Hills Dog Park

9 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail

12 minbike
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
13 minbike
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
15 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Alpine Golf Club

8 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
6 mindrive
Kent Country Club
14 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
13 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

The Loading Dock

10 mindrive
The Loading Dock
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Old Orchard/Four Mile (NB)

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
Old Orchard/4 Mile (SB)
10 minwalk
4 Mile/Alpine (WB)
12 minwalk
Old Orchard/Rental Office (NB)
14 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Walgreens
10 mindrive
Kay Pharmacy
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Comstock Park

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
West Leonard Library
12 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
11 mindrive
West Side Library
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

6 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
14 mindrive

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

3.1 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026