Hiawatha Hills
Surrounded by nature
Median $343K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
Early evening light hits these streets just right—long shadows across modest homes, porches coming alive as people settle in. Hiawatha Hills sits in the Southeast End, a 22-acre subdivision where the lots run small and tight (averaging 0.18 acres), which means neighbors aren't far and the whole place feels genuinely connected to what's around it. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 10.6 minutes away by car, yet you're surrounded by the kind of neighborhood texture that doesn't feel rushed: Cambridge Park is a four-minute walk, seventy-eight restaurants within a mile, and a transit stop right at your doorstep. The median home here hovers around $341K, a fair ask for this proximity—you're not quite paying East Grand Rapids prices, but you're in the thick of real neighborhood life, served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Five parks within walking distance, a grocery under a mile away, coffee shops scattered nearby. This is the kind of place where you actually bump into people, where your kids can ride their bikes to school, where ten minutes gets you downtown but home still feels like home.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.3 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Cambridge Park: 7 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 9 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 4.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$343K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hiawatha Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,329/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cambridge Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.3 mi
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$343K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
87
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.12 ac – 0.51 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Last Mile Cafe @ HUB 07
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Cambridge Park
+1 more
Mulick Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Plymouth/Kreiser (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Hiawatha Hills 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 Hiawatha Hills home (around $343,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,281 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,281/mo | $60,837 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,627/mo | $70,042 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,742/mo | $73,121 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Hiawatha Hills 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Andrea's Pizza - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Hiawatha Hills
- What do homes cost in Hiawatha Hills?
- The median home value in Hiawatha Hills is about $343,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hiawatha Hills housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Hiawatha Hills right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hiawatha Hills?
- Hiawatha Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Hiawatha Hills walkable?
- Hiawatha Hills scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.