Hiawatha Hills
Surrounded by nature
Median $312K·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
$312K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Hiawatha Hills
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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
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Frequently asked about Hiawatha Hills
- What do homes cost in Hiawatha Hills?
- The median home value in Hiawatha Hills is about $311,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hiawatha Hills housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Hiawatha Hills right now, and 2 homes 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.