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Hillside Sub

Surrounded by nature

🏙️27 mito Downtown GR
🏞️3 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 4 parks within 1 mile
  • Lakeside Beach: 10 min bike
  • Petty's Bayou Public Access Trail: 7 min walk
💰Home Values

$353K median

🎓Schools
69

Above average schools

  • Spring Lake Public Schools
  • 9 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful retreat with generous lot sizes averaging nearly a quarter-acre, giving homeowners plenty of space to spread out. The community maintains a strong neighborhood feel with 93% owner-occupied homes, creating stability and long-term connections among residents.

While walkability is limited, the trade-off comes in the form of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spring Lake provides water activities and scenic views, while Petty's Bayou Public Access and three other nearby parks offer nature trails and outdoor recreation. Students attend Spring Lake Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options in the district. The area works best for families seeking privacy, larger properties, and easy access to outdoor activities, particularly those who appreciate a car-dependent lifestyle in exchange for space and tranquility.

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Petty's Bayou Public Access

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

4

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Spring Lake

0.8 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$353K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

14

Median Lot Size

0.23 ac

0.10 ac – 0.45 ac

Homeowner Rate

92.9%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

6.9
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 9 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Spring Lake Public Schools

9Holmes Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 419 students · 14:1 · 1.2 mi
9Spring Lake High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 788 students · 20:1 · 2.3 mi
9Jeffers Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 367 students · 13:1 · 2.6 mi
7Spring Lake Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-09 · 347 students · 17:1 · 1.3 mi
6Spring Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 379 students · 19:1 · 1.3 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026