Hillcrest Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $304K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 4.1/10
What surprises people about Hillcrest Estates is how much density and convenience fit onto five acres—the lots are modest at a quarter-acre each, but the location makes up for it. You're walking distance to a restaurant (there are 66 within a mile if you're not picky), a grocery store, and Prairie Park, which takes about nine minutes on foot. The subdivision sits in the Gladiola Gardens Area, served by Wyoming Public Schools, and homes run around $304K. Downtown Grand Rapids is eleven minutes away, which matters less when you've got that many dining options practically on your doorstep—though if you need a proper coffee shop, you're looking at a mile and a half. Transit is steps away, Johnson Park's boat launch sits 2.9 miles out, and the whole setup trades the sprawl for walkability without pretending to be something it's not.
Why people love it here
$304K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Jackson Park: 10 min bike
- Prairie Park: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Hillcrest Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,062/mo
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Est. Home Value
$304K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
4
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.23 ac – 0.26 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Prairie Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
+1 more
Bojangles
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
+1 more
Jackson Park
Prairie Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Grandville Launch
Anytime Fitness
Prairie/Swiss Valley Apt. (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Hillcrest 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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Hillcrest 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(29)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Bojangles
Restaurant
La Jefa Taqueria
Restaurant
Antojitos Veracruzanos Rincon Catracho
Restaurant
Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Gladiola Elementary School
School
Wyoming High School
School
Wyoming Intermediate School
West Elementary School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Wedgewood Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Hillcrest Estates
- What do homes cost in Hillcrest Estates?
- The median home value in Hillcrest Estates is about $303,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hillcrest Estates?
- Hillcrest Estates is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Gladiola Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Hillcrest Estates walkable?
- Hillcrest Estates scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.