Homecrest Area — street view
Neighborhood134.4 acres

Homecrest Area

Strong schools draw families here

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🎓Top 21% school access🏷️Below-average home prices
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🎓Schools
38

Below average schools

  • Godwin Heights Public Schools
  • 36 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 7/10
💰Home Values

$267K median

  • 9 sales in last 12mo
  • $67K median household income
  • 67% owner-occupied
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Hillcroft Park: 14 min walk
  • Tennyson Drive Southwest: 7 min bike
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

Your morning coffee is steps away, and so is the nearest bus stop—which already sets the rhythm here differently from a lot of West Michigan. Homecrest Area sits within Wyoming, where 28th Street's commercial stretch and the surrounding neighborhoods weave together in a way that keeps daily errands close and walkable. You can reach a grocery store in about 9 minutes on foot, and there are 48 grocery options within 2 miles if you want to explore; similarly, over 60 restaurants sit within a mile, reflecting the area's access to everything from taquerias to local spots. Godwin Heights Public Schools serves the neighborhood, and downtown Grand Rapids is just under 10 minutes away by car—close enough to feel connected without the sprawl. The 134-acre area has 6 parks within a mile, including Hillcroft Park an 8-minute walk away, giving you real green space amid the density. Homes here run around $267K, landing in a sweet spot where you're getting established neighborhood bones with genuine walkability and proximity to both work and play.

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Median home price: $267,000

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Median Rent

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

Nearby Schools

3.8
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 36 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

Elementary

24

K-5 nearby

Middle

7

6-8 nearby

High School

10

9-12 nearby

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

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Hillcroft Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

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

Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 4/19/2026