Ivy - Heights
Walkable near top schools
Median $310K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
Plainfield Avenue runs straight through this seven-acre subdivision like the spine of something deliberate, and from here downtown Grand Rapids is just over twelve minutes by car—close enough that you're not commuting, far enough that you're not living in the thick of it. Homes run around $310K on quarter-acre lots, which means the whole place feels assembled rather than sprawling. A grocery store is a seven-minute walk, a coffee shop five minutes, and there are 132 restaurants within a mile, which sounds absurd until you realize most are actually good; dining scores an 8 out of 10 here, so you're not eating chain food out of desperation. Northview Public Schools serves the area, with plenty of green space nearby for outdoor activities.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Northview High School
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$310K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Dean Lake Park: 8 min walk
- Holtman Park: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Ivy - Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,103/mo
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Meijer
Boardwalk Subs
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Dean Lake Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
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
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$310K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
14
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.19 ac – 0.64 ac
Crime in Ivy - Heights 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 →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 Ivy - Heights 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
Dean Lake Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
Real Thai Cuisine MI
Restaurant
Wing Doozy
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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 Ivy - Heights
- What do homes cost in Ivy - Heights?
- The median home value in Ivy - Heights is about $309,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ivy - Heights?
- Ivy - Heights is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Ivy - Heights walkable?
- Ivy - Heights scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.