Highland Hills No. 1 — satellite view
Subdivision41.2 acres

Highland Hills No. 1

Walkable and connected

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️26 mito Lake Michigan
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • Leonard/Parkhurst (WB): 6 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$329K median

  • 5 sales in past year
🎓Schools
44

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 19 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This quiet 41-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where mid-century modern architecture meets contemporary ranch living on generous lots averaging 0.19 acres. The tree-lined streets showcase a mix of vintage homes and completely updated properties, many featuring open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, and spacious backyards perfect for gardening and entertaining.

Daily conveniences are within easy reach, with restaurants just 306 meters away and grocery stores under a third of a mile. The area provides excellent transit access while maintaining a serene residential feel, plus nearby amenities include Brian Dyk Nature Preserve and multiple parks within walking distance. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with some highly-rated options in the district. This peaceful enclave works best for buyers seeking architectural character, larger lots, and a quiet lifestyle with urban convenience.

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.9
🍽️Dining
5.9
🌳Nature
2.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

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

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
Rodriguez Supermarket
8 mindrive
Bridge Street Market
7 mindrive
Family Fare
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Sandy's Donuts

9 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
13 minwalk
Little Caesars
6 minbike
Burger King
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Biggby

12 minbike· 29 min walk· 6 min drive
Roots Brew Shop
7 mindrive
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
8 mindrive
Eden Cafe
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

River City Saloon

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
Play Station Pub
7 minbike
Kuzzin's Lounge
12 minbike
The Holiday
6 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Webster's Market Inc
11 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
12 mindrive
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
12 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Brian Dyk Nature Preserve

7 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Tremont Greenspace
9 minbike
Valley Field
10 minbike
Richmond Park
12 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground

9 minbike· 16 min walk· 6 min drive
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
7 minbike
Sullivan Field Playground
12 minbike
Richmond Park Playground
11 minbike

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Sibley Tunnel

6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
9 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
10 mindrive
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
12 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Richmond Hills Dog Park

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 6 min drive
Covell Dog Park
10 minbike
Downtown Westside Dog Park
9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Harrison Park Trail

12 minbike
West Grand Trail
16 minbike
West Grand Trail
16 minbike
West Grand Trail
16 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
12 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

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

Planet Fitness

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
8th Day Gym
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Leonard/Parkhurst (WB)

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Leonard/Edison (EB)
7 minwalk
Leonard/Covell (EB)
7 minwalk
Leonard/Walker (WB)
8 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walker Street Pharmacy

9 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
11 minbike
Rite Aid
12 minbike
📚Libraries
Bikeable

West Leonard Library

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 7 min drive
West Side Library
8 mindrive
KDL Walker Branch
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

12 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
10 mindrive

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$300K

5 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

132

Median Lot Size

0.19 ac

0.14 ac – 1.5 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 19 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 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

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026