Lenwood Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Median $415K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
You might expect a subdivision platted in West Michigan to blur into the next one, but Lenwood Hills carries itself differently—37 acres of homes running around $415K, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 13.9-minute drive doesn't feel like a commute, yet far enough out that you're not hemmed in by noise. The neighborhood sits near 3 Mile Rd & East Beltline Ave Area, where a grocery and coffee shop sit about three-quarters of a mile away, and over 125 restaurants cluster within a mile—most of them real neighborhood joints, not chains. If you want to move on foot, there's a transit stop a 15-minute walk off, and Provin Trails Park lands just over a mile out for the weekend kind of wandering. Kids here feed into Forest Hills Public Schools. It's the kind of place that works because it doesn't try too hard—solid bones, good bones, room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$415K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lenwood Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Oscars
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
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KCTC Dr/Knapp (SB)
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Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Crime in Lenwood 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 Lenwood Hills home (around $415,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,760 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,760/mo | $73,608 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,178/mo | $84,745 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,318/mo | $88,470 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lenwood 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
PROVIN TRAILS PARK
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi & Grill
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
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💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Huff 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
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💊 Pharmacies(11)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lenwood Hills
- What do homes cost in Lenwood Hills?
- The median home value in Lenwood Hills is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lenwood Hills housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Lenwood 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 Lenwood Hills?
- Lenwood Hills is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Lenwood Hills walkable?
- Lenwood Hills scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.