Homecrest — satellite view
Subdivision4.9 acres

Homecrest

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$207K median

  • 1 sales in past year
🎓Schools
37

Below average schools

  • Godwin Heights Public Schools
  • 39 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
🚶Walkability
47

Somewhat walkable

  • Clyde Park/32nd (SB): 7 min walk
  • 7 places within a 10 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 5-acre area in Kent County offers a quieter residential setting with generous lot sizes averaging 0.16 acres, giving homeowners more space than typical urban neighborhoods. The location provides excellent transit access and keeps daily conveniences within reach, including a coffee shop just over half a mile away and nearby grocery stores within two miles. Residents enjoy proximity to Hillcroft Park and three other parks within walking distance, plus highway access for easy commuting throughout the Grand Rapids area.

The neighborhood maintains a strong sense of community ownership, with two-thirds of homes owner-occupied. Students attend Godwin Heights Public Schools, and the area offers potential for those seeking renovation projects or investment opportunities. This location works well for buyers wanting suburban space with urban convenience, investors looking for development potential, and families who value outdoor access combined with reasonable commuting options to downtown Grand Rapids.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$127K

1 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

22

Median Lot Size

0.16 ac

0.11 ac – 0.35 ac

Homeowner Rate

66.94%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 39 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Godwin Heights Public Schools

5Godwin Heights Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 389 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
5Godwin Heights Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 689 students · 19:1 · 0.0 mi
NRWest Godwin ElementaryElementary · K-02 · 413 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

4.7

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
4.3
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

ALDI

6 minbike· 15 min walk· 4 min drive
Family Fare
7 minbike
Kim Nhung Superstore
7 mindrive
Korting Outlet
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Big Boy

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 6 min drive
Churro Cafe
7 minbike
Pizza Hut
8 minbike
Old Country Buffet
8 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Seoul Market Cafe

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Cafe Boba
6 mindrive
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Log Cabin

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
The Brass Ring
8 mindrive
3 Gatos Brewery
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Plaza Mexico

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Lee's Oriental Market
8 minbike
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
10 mindrive
The Arts Marketplace
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Hillcroft Park

10 minwalk· 7 min bike· 2 min drive
Lions Park
4 mindrive
Sherwood Forest
10 minbike
Jackson Park
11 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Hillcroft Park Playground

10 minwalk· 7 min bike· 2 min drive
Plaster Creek Family Park Playground
6 mindrive
The Meadows
6 mindrive
Pinery Park Playground
6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lamar Lake

10 mindrive
Battjes Lake
11 mindrive
Luvis Lake
12 mindrive
Whispering Springs Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Plaster Creek Trail

6 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
5 mindrive
Plaster Creek Trail
9 mindrive
Tennyson Drive Southwest
4 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

9 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Blissfield Homes Area Trail

7 minbike· 20 min walk
Roselawn Park Area Trail
10 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
10 minbike
Plaster Creek Trail
11 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Grandville Launch

13 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
10 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
14 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Mines Golf Course

13 mindrive
Kaufman Golf Course
9 mindrive
The Pines Golf Course
13 mindrive
Indian Trails Golf Course
15 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Anytime Fitness

8 mindrive
Planet Fitness
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Clyde Park/32nd (SB)

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Clyde Park/32nd (NB)
7 minwalk
Clyde Park/Den Hertog (NB)
8 minwalk
Clyde Park/Kentfield (NB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
7 mindrive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

KDL Wyoming Branch

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Seymour Library
9 mindrive
Madison Square Library
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

6 mindrive· 18 min bike
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
12 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

8 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
14 mindrive
Celebration Cinema South
13 mindrive
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
14 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026