Hills and Dales
Solid value in a growing area
Median $310K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 5.7/10
Golden hour hits this neighborhood best—when the light softens across the modest lots and you can actually see why someone chose 0.21 acres here instead of sprawling somewhere farther out. It's a 147-acre platted subdivision in the Fullerton Woods Area, and the real draw isn't square footage but proximity: a grocery three minutes on foot, a coffee shop the same, restaurants—132 of them within a mile—ranging from steps away to a short drive. Six parks cluster nearby, including Eldon Hollow Park just a four-minute walk, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 13 minutes north if you need it. Homes run around $285K, attended by Northview Public Schools, and the setup trades elbow room for the convenience of errands you can actually walk to when the weather's decent. It's the kind of place where you buy the location, not the lot size.
Why people love it here
$310K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Eldon Hollow Park Playground: 5 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Hills and Dales
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,101/mo
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16 homes sold in Hills and Dales this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$310K
16 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
454
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.11 ac – 0.66 ac
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Big Apple Bagels
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Eldon Hollow Park
+1 more
Eldon Hollow Park Playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Northgate Park Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Hills and Dales 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 Hills and Dales home (around $309,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,059 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,059/mo | $54,895 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,370/mo | $63,202 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,474/mo | $65,979 |
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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hills and Dales 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eldon Hollow Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(25)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Wing Doozy
Restaurant
Real Thai Cuisine MI
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Bar
Cesars Pub
Pub
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
Oakview School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Hills and Dales
- What do homes cost in Hills and Dales?
- The median home value in Hills and Dales is about $309,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hills and Dales housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Hills and Dales right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hills and Dales?
- Hills and Dales is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Hills and Dales walkable?
- Hills and Dales scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.