Mercers Heirs Sub.
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $1.2M·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 8.8/10
Early morning light hits these tree-lined streets best, when the neighborhood still feels like your own. Mercers Heirs Sub. is a five-acre platted subdivision with lot sizes averaging just over half an acre—tight enough to walk to Remington Park in four minutes, spacious enough that you're not staring into your neighbor's kitchen. Reeds Lake sits about a mile away, and there are seven parks within a mile radius. Downtown Grand Rapids is nine minutes by car; the airport, seventeen. Homes here run around $1.2M.
Why people love it here
East Grand Rapids High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- East Grand Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 0.8 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Waterfront Park: 11 min walk
- Reeds Lake Trail: 12 min walk
28,061 sq ft avg lots
- 5 homes
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Median home price in Mercers Heirs Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,865/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Remington Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
0.8 mi
Est. Home Value
$1.2M
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.60 ac
0.52 ac – 0.92 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Tacos El Cuñado
+1 more
MIX
Big Bob's Pizza
+1 more
Waterfront Park
+1 more
Wilcox Park Playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lakeside/Fulton (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL - East Grand Rapids
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Mercers Heirs Sub. 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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 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 Mercers Heirs Sub. 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)
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Hoshi Hoshi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Mercers Heirs Sub.
- What do homes cost in Mercers Heirs Sub.?
- The median home value in Mercers Heirs Sub. is about $1,158,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mercers Heirs Sub.?
- Mercers Heirs Sub. is served by East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Mercers Heirs Sub. walkable?
- Mercers Heirs Sub. scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.