Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $808,000.
24 homes for sale·Median $808K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.6/10
Early evening hits different out here—when the light softens and the subdivision's brick ranch homes and tree-lined streets settle into that golden hour calm. You're looking at spacious lots averaging over 12 acres, the kind of breathing room that doesn't come cheap in most places, with homes that range from custom builds to thoughtfully remodeled deep-roofed properties. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 12 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport sits at 19 minutes, so you're close enough to the action without living in it. The neighborhood sits within Forest Hills Public Schools, and there's genuine convenience wrapped around you—a grocery store and restaurants within steps, a coffee shop three minutes on foot, over 179 dining spots within a mile if you're exploring, and Crahen Valley Park a pleasant walk away for when you want some green space. A transit stop lands four minutes out, and if you've got a boat, Knapp Street Bridge Launch is just over two miles down the road. This stretch of Grand Rapids charter township keeps its own quiet identity while staying plugged into everything around it.
Why people love it here
12.2 acre avg lots
- 121 homes
Northern High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Crahen Valley Township Park Trails: 15 min walk
- Crahen Valley Park: 3 min drive
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58 homes sold in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale · Houses
$916K
36 sales in last 12mo
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Living in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area: the details
Is Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area a good place to live?
Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $808,000.
What does it cost to live in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area?
Homes range from around $336,000 for condos to $916,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 24 homes for sale here right now and 58 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area?
- The median home value in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is about $807,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area housing market?
- there are 24 homes for sale in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area right now, and 58 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area?
- Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area walkable?
- Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.



















