Highland Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $429K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.5/10
Highland Estates sits on nine acres in Richmond-Oakleigh, where the lots run about a third of an acre each—roomy enough to breathe, tight enough to feel like an actual neighborhood rather than a collection of isolated houses. You're roughly ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means errands don't swallow your afternoon, and there's a transit stop within steps if you need it. A restaurant is a two-minute walk away, and eighteen more are scattered within a mile; the nearest grocery is a fourteen-minute walk, or you can hit one of two dozen stores within two miles. Brian Dyk Nature Preserve sits seven minutes on foot, part of a quartet of parks within a mile. Homes here run around $429K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area—the kind of place where you get the suburban feel of big lots and winding roads without actually being stranded.
Why people love it here
$429K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Leonard/Maplegrove (WB): 3 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 10 min walk
- Tremont Greenspace: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Highland Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,915/mo
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Est. Home Value
$429K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.27 ac – 0.66 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Sandy's Donuts
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Maplegrove (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Highland Estates 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.
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Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Highland Estates 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(27)
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
West Side Christian School
Shawmut Hills School
Villa Maria School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Highland Estates
- What do homes cost in Highland Estates?
- The median home value in Highland Estates is about $429,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Highland Estates?
- Highland Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Highland Estates walkable?
- Highland Estates scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.