Knapp Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Median $301K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.8/10
Knapp Hills is the kind of place where you're never more than a couple minutes from what you need—a restaurant, a transit stop, the stuff of everyday living. Anchored in Creston, this 21-acre subdivision sits just 9 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with 96 restaurants and a half-dozen parks within a mile, including Aberdeen Park a short walk away. Homes run around $274K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The character here is straightforward: older ranch-style homes and cottages share the blocks with newer construction, all of it woven into a neighborhood where Plainfield Avenue's shops and murals are close enough to feel connected but not intrusive. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about 23 minutes out, and if you're the type who walks to coffee or dinner, those spots are within reasonable reach.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$301K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Wing Kingz: 7 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Knapp Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,043/mo
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Based on 19 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
U Save Mart
Wing Kingz
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
+1 more
Aberdeen Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Kentwood (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Knapp Hills 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 →To buy a median-priced Knapp Hills home (around $301,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,002 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,002/mo | $53,388 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,305/mo | $61,466 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,406/mo | $64,167 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Knapp Hills 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
Aberdeen Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Fast Food
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Tap
Bar
Vinny's bar
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Knapp Hills
- What do homes cost in Knapp Hills?
- The median home value in Knapp Hills is about $301,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Knapp Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Knapp Hills right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Knapp Hills?
- Knapp Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Knapp Hills walkable?
- Knapp Hills scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.