Highland Gardens
Solid value in a growing area
Median $329K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
The moment you turn onto one of the tree-lined streets here, you feel the lot sizes open up—room to breathe without leaving the city behind, which is what draws people to this corner of richmond-oakleigh in the first place. Highland Gardens itself is a tight, leafy six-acre subdivision where homes cluster around quarter-acre lots, the kind of scale that lets you know your street but doesn't demand you know everyone on it. You're eleven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that the Gerald R. Ford airport sits about half an hour away, yet the neighborhood reads as settled and quiet—mature trees, winding roads, mid-century ranches alongside newer builds, all priced around $423K. A bus stop is practically at your door, restaurants and a coffee shop are a short walk or drive, and The Highlands park is five minutes on foot when you want to move without going far. The broader area has Richmond Park's sledding hill and Blandford Nature Center within reach, but the real draw here is the subdivision itself: modest density, good bones, the kind of place where you can actually use your yard.
Why people love it here
$329K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 8 min bike
- Shawmut Hills Park: 9 min bike
18,165 sq ft avg lots
- 10 homes
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Highland Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,233/mo
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Median Sale Price
$329K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.36 ac
0.31 ac – 0.64 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Highlands
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
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
Starbucks Coffee Company
Bestside
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Divot (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Highland Gardens 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 Highland Gardens home (around $328,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,188 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,188/mo | $58,345 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,519/mo | $67,173 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,630/mo | $70,125 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
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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 Gardens 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)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Highland Gardens
- What do homes cost in Highland Gardens?
- The median home value in Highland Gardens is about $328,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Highland Gardens housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Highland Gardens right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Highland Gardens?
- Highland Gardens is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Highland Gardens walkable?
- Highland Gardens scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.