Hillcrest Heights Sub
Strong schools draw families here
Median $340K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 8.4/10
Driving through Hillcrest Heights Sub feels like you've landed in the sweet spot—10 acres of single-family homes on lots just under a third-acre each, with enough breathing room but none of the sprawl. Homes here run around $548K, and you're roughly 23 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, making it easy to slip into the city without living in it. The subdivision sits within Sunset Heights Sub Area, where walkability actually works: the nearest coffee shop and restaurant are both about a 9-minute walk, a grocery store lands at 10 minutes, and Hughes Park is an 8-minute stroll away. If you need more options, there are 42 restaurants and a dozen grocers within a mile. Kids zone into Hudsonville Public School District. The layout itself—four parks nearby in a compact footprint—means you're never far from somewhere to go, whether that's a quick walk or a short drive.
Why people love it here
Park Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$340K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- GrandmasPark: 11 min walk
- LibraryPark: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Hillcrest Heights Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale Price
$340K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.29 ac – 0.34 ac
Homeowner Rate
96.2%
Principal residence
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hughes Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
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
Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Quadrum Coffee
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
GrandmasPark
+1 more
Hughes Park Playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Bursly trail
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Hillcrest Heights Sub 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hillcrest Heights Sub home (around $339,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,261 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,261/mo | $60,296 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,603/mo | $69,420 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,718/mo | $72,470 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Hudsonville
Source: hudsonville.org · unconfirmed
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of Hudsonville DPW (water purchased from City of Wyoming)
City distributes; buys drinking water wholesale from City of Wyoming
City of Hudsonville DPW (treated at Grandville WWTP)
Sewage sent to City of Grandville WWTP via 10 lift stations
Republic Services (resident-arranged)
Private haulers serve area; Republic operates locally
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Investor-owned; city coordinates streetlights with Consumers
Confirm by addressGeorgetown Township Fire Department
Georgetown Twp FD Station 1 serves Hudsonville area
Services for Hudsonville · Source: hudsonville.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hillcrest Heights Sub 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Rock N Thai Express
Restaurant
Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
School
School
School
Shack Huddle School
+19 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(8)
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(3)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hillcrest Heights Sub
- What do homes cost in Hillcrest Heights Sub?
- The median home value in Hillcrest Heights Sub is about $339,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hillcrest Heights Sub?
- Hillcrest Heights Sub is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville High School (9/10).
- Is Hillcrest Heights Sub walkable?
- Hillcrest Heights Sub scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.