Hillside Park
Surrounded by nature
Median $353K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 6.0/10
Jordan Lake's all-sports shoreline draws most of the attention around here, but what actually anchors this place is the sheer density of access—five parks within a mile, a municipal beach a brisk walk away, and Spring Lake practically at your doorstep. The subdivision sits close enough to dining and coffee that you're not hunting around; a restaurant is a short walk, groceries are under a mile, and a coffee shop sits about the same distance. Most homes overlook or back onto the 450-acre lake itself, so the water isn't some distant amenity—it's your backyard view and your access point for fishing, swimming, and whatever else you're into on the water. The location keeps you about 40 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport if you need it, but out here, the real draw is that you don't have to leave much to find what you want.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Jordan Lake — 0.5 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Jordan Lake: 7 min bike
- Veterans Memorial: 9 min bike
$353K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hillside Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,396/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Odessa Municipal Beach
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Jordan Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Carls
McDonald's
+1 more
Fourth Avenue Inn & Bistro
Veterans Memorial
+1 more
Swifty's Place
Jordan Lake
+1 more
Beach in Vedder Rd & M 50 Area
Lake Odessa Library
Crime in Hillside Park 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hillside Park home (around $352,950) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,336 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,336/mo | $62,305 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,690/mo | $71,741 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,808/mo | $74,890 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,388 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hillside Park 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(1)
Carls
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Chee Peng Chinese
Restaurant
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
Lake Odessa Municipal Beach
Veterans Memorial
Park in Jordan Lake Rd & Cherry St Area
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Lake Odessa Library
Frequently asked about Hillside Park
- What do homes cost in Hillside Park?
- The median home value in Hillside Park is about $352,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hillside Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hillside Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hillside Park?
- Hillside Park is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood High School (7/10).
- Is Hillside Park walkable?
- Hillside Park scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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