Heritage Parks
Solid value in a growing area
Median $284K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
Sitting in Southeast Grand Rapids just three and a half minutes from downtown, Heritage Parks is a six-acre subdivision where the horizon opens up toward the city's energy without drowning in it. You're steps from public transit and a five-minute walk gets you to restaurants or coffee, which matters when you're working with tight lots—averaging a fifteenth of an acre—but it also means Mooney Park is a three-minute stroll away, and twenty-one parks sit within a mile. The median home value hovers around $259K, and the neighborhood has serious density of choice: 360 restaurants and 30 grocery stores within a mile or two. Downtown is close enough to feel connected, yet the subdivision holds its own rhythm, anchored by the work of Seeds of Promise, the community organization that's been driving transformation here for over two decades.
Why people love it here
$284K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Jefferson/Pleasant (NB): 2 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Pleasant Park: 6 min walk
- Mooney Park: 6 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Heritage Parks
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,926/mo
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4 homes sold in Heritage Parks this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$284K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.12 ac – 0.24 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
+1 more
Jamaican Dave's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
+1 more
Pleasant Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Jefferson/Pleasant (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mooney Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Crime in Heritage Parks 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 Heritage Parks home (around $283,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,887 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,887/mo | $50,328 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,173/mo | $57,943 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,268/mo | $60,490 |
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.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Heritage Parks 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)
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vandenberg School
Morris School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Madison Park School
Covenant Christian High School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Heritage Parks
- What do homes cost in Heritage Parks?
- The median home value in Heritage Parks is about $283,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heritage Parks housing market?
- no homes are listed in Heritage Parks right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heritage Parks?
- Heritage Parks is served by Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Heritage Parks walkable?
- Heritage Parks scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.