Highland Hills Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $400K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 3.9/10
The hills roll gently through Highland Hills Add., and in autumn the canopy turns so completely that you forget you're inside a city. This 22-acre platted subdivision sits within Shawmut Hills, where winding streets and mature trees define the landscape, and homes run around $400K across a range of ages and sizes. You're nine and a half minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that the expressway matters but far enough that you won't feel it—the real draw is what's at your doorstep: a transit stop steps away, a dozen restaurants within a short walk, and Brian Dyk Nature Preserve reachable in two minutes on foot. The grocery runs to less than a mile, and six parks cluster within your neighborhood's radius. Kent ISD serves the schools. This is the kind of place where you can move here for the rooted feel and realize you've also landed near everything that actually works.
Why people love it here
$400K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 1 min walk
- Sibley Tunnel: 5 min drive
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Highland Hills Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,716/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
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
Biggby
Bestside
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Maplegrove (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Highland Hills Add. 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 Hills Add. home (around $400,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,661 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,661/mo | $70,947 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,063/mo | $81,682 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,198/mo | $85,272 |
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
~$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.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Highland Hills Add. 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
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
West Side Christian School
Shawmut Hills School
School
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💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(5)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(9)
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👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
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⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Highland Hills Add.
- What do homes cost in Highland Hills Add.?
- The median home value in Highland Hills Add. is about $400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Highland Hills Add.?
- Highland Hills Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Highland Hills Add. walkable?
- Highland Hills Add. scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.