Castle Hills
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Castle Hills is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $383,000.
1 home for sale·Median $383K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
Out here, the grocery and restaurants are right at your doorstep—no need to get in the car for the everyday stuff—yet it's still quiet enough that you feel genuinely removed from the rush, with Forest Hills Park just an easy walk away when you want to stretch your legs. The homes themselves tell the story: ranch styles and mid-century designs sitting on generous lots, many double-sized, with people clearly invested in updates over the years—new windows, fresh siding, thoughtful renovations that respect what was already good about these houses rather than gut them. Downtown is only about twelve minutes away when you need it, and the airport barely longer, but most days you won't think about that; you'll be thinking about the large backyards, the established trees, and the fact that Forest Hills Public Schools runs through here. It's the kind of stretch where you can still find land and breathing room without the isolation, close enough to everything but genuinely its own place.
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Why people love it here
Meadow Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail: 6 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 6 min bike
$383K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Castle Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,600/mo
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8 homes sold in Castle Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$383K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$2,600/mo
$2,400 – $2,800 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Sip Organic Juice Bar
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Castle 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 Castle Hills home (around $383,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,580 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,580/mo | $68,794 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,969/mo | $79,181 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,100/mo | $82,672 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Castle 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Foxtail Coffee East Paris
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Martin School
Collins School
School
Knapp School
Our Savior Lutheran School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Questions about Castle Hills? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Castle Hills: the details
Is Castle Hills a good place to live?
Castle Hills suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $383,000.
What does it cost to live in Castle Hills?
Homes in Castle Hills sell for a median of about $383,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Castle Hills
- What do homes cost in Castle Hills?
- The median home value in Castle Hills is about $383,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Castle Hills housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Castle Hills right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Castle Hills?
- Castle Hills is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Meadow Brook Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Castle Hills walkable?
- Castle Hills scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
