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Subdivision21.6 acres

Highland Hills Add.

Easy outdoor access

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 1 min walk
  • Sibley Tunnel: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
42

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 43 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🚶Walkability
49

Somewhat walkable

  • Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 1 min walk
  • 8 places within a 10 min walk
🛝Walk to a playground

This peaceful 22-acre area in northwest Kent County offers a quiet, residential lifestyle with spacious properties and privacy. The community features mature neighborhoods including Highland Hills Add. No.2 and Highland Hills Add. No.3, where homes sit on larger lots along quiet cul-de-sacs with natural settings and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Residents enjoy convenient access to dining and shopping, with several restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores nearby. The Brian Dyk Nature Preserve provides outdoor recreation right in the neighborhood, while excellent transit connections make commuting straightforward. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the area maintains a strong sense of community with 55% owner-occupied homes. This location appeals to those seeking privacy and space while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities, particularly families and professionals who value a peaceful retreat with urban convenience.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Brian Dyk Nature Preserve

0.0 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Leota

3.1 mi

Nearby Schools

4.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 43 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Harrison Park AcademyElementary · PK-08 · 639 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
5.5
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Family Fare
8 mindrive
Rodriguez Supermarket
9 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Sandy's Donuts

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Fu Garden
10 minbike
Mr Burger
10 minbike
B.C. Pizza
10 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby

10 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Eden Cafe
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

River City Saloon

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Play Station Pub
11 minbike
Kuzzin's Lounge
9 mindrive
The Holiday
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Brian Dyk Nature Preserve

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Tremont Greenspace
7 minbike
Covell Park
8 minbike
Shawmut Hills Park
6 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground

6 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
9 minwalk
Shawmut Park Playground
7 mindrive
Sullivan Field Playground
6 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
11 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
12 mindrive
Sibley Tunnel
6 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Covell Dog Park

9 minbike· 21 min walk· 5 min drive
Richmond Hills Dog Park
8 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
9 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
13 mindrive
Grandville Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

6 mindrive
Gracewil Country Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
8th Day Gym
9 mindrive
Family Fitness
9 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Maplegrove (EB)

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Leonard/Maplegrove (WB)
8 minwalk
Leonard/Covell (WB)
8 minwalk
Leonard/Covell (EB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Rite Aid

10 minbike· 23 min walk· 5 min drive
Walker Street Pharmacy
10 minbike
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Leonard Library

12 minbike· 8 min drive
West Side Library
8 mindrive
KDL Walker Branch
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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