Jon Hazeltine
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Heritage Hill
Walkable and connected
5 homes for sale·Median $415K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
History and Architecture
What does it take to own one of the most elegant homes in the city? Heritage Hill oozes history wherever you look. There are about 1,300 homes located in this nationally recognized Historic District and each one of them tells a story.
The earliest homes were built in 1843 and are well into their second century. In the late 60's, there were plans in place to demolish a large portion of the Historic Properties, but residents protested the demolition under the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act. Their successful suit resulted in the creation of the Heritage Hill Association, whose task it is to preserve a healthy and vibrant historic community.
About this area
Walk east out of downtown Grand Rapids and within a few blocks the buildings get taller, older, and closer together — you're on the Hill. Heritage Hill sits directly against the eastern edge of downtown, close enough that Van Andel Arena, the museums, and the restaurant blocks are a short walk rather than a drive. The Medical Mile runs along its northern shoulder, so the hospitals and research buildings are within reach on foot or a quick ride on The Rapid.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Cherry/Madison (EB): 2 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$415K median
- 41 sales in last 12mo
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Explore Heritage Hill
Same name, different focus — Heritage Hill is also covered as:
- Heritage Hill Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Heritage Hill
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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41 homes sold in Heritage Hill this year. Thinking of selling?
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
The Bere Store
Beijing Kitchen
+1 more
One World Coffee LLC
Faith Hope And Love Songs
+1 more
Foster Park
+1 more
Cherry Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Cherry/Madison (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 35 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Heritage Hill 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 Heritage Hill home (around $415,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,760 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,760/mo | $73,608 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,178/mo | $84,745 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,318/mo | $88,470 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$769K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$217K
Median
Who actually lends in Heritage Hill, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Neighborhood Association
Heritage Hill Association
Association for the Heritage Hill historic district, one of the largest urban historic districts in the U.S.
Source: nabooklet2020
Homeowners Association
Heritage Hill Association
Managed by Volunteer-led nonprofit (neighborhood/historic-district association, not a condo HOA)
Source: heritagehillweb.org
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Heritage Hill 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
Foster Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
160
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Farmer's Fridge
Restaurant
Jets pizza
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Vandenberg School
Henry School
Morris School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Heritage Hill
- What do homes cost in Heritage Hill?
- The median home value in Heritage Hill is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heritage Hill housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Heritage Hill right now, and 41 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heritage Hill?
- Heritage Hill is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Heritage Hill walkable?
- Heritage Hill scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
