Northview Heights
Surrounded by nature
13 homes for sale·Median $334K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 5.7/10
Eight to ten miles up Plainfield Avenue from downtown Grand Rapids, the land starts to rise and go wooded, and the mailing city stays "Grand Rapids" even as the map slips north into Plainfield and Grand Rapids townships. Locals don't use those township lines to place themselves — they say Northview, after the school district and the census community of the same name that most homes here sit inside. (The "Heights" on this page is our label for the elevated, ravine-cut central stretch of that area; you won't find it on a plat or a street sign, but the rolling, tree-covered terrain earns it.) There's no single civic boundary out here. People orient instead by three things: the Northview Public Schools footprint, the Plainfield Avenue corridor to the west, and the East Beltline and Knapp's Corner off to the east and south.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.9 mi
- 26 parks within 1 mile
- Eldon Hollow Park: 5 min walk
- Ambrose Park: 5 min walk
$334K median
- 59 sales in last 12mo
Northview High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northview Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,267/mo
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59 homes sold in Northview Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eldon Hollow Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
26
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.9 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Anna's House
+1 more
Tim Hortons
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Eldon Hollow Park
Unnamed playground
Lamberton Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Northview Heights 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 Northview Heights home (around $334,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,222 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,222/mo | $59,241 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,205 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,670/mo | $71,202 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$23K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Northview Heights, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Northview Heights 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(25)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Restaurant
Wing Doozy
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Bar
Cesars Pub
Pub
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
Oakview School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
+1 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Northview Heights
- What do homes cost in Northview Heights?
- The median home value in Northview Heights is about $334,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Northview Heights housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Northview Heights right now, and 59 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Northview Heights?
- Northview Heights is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Northview Heights walkable?
- Northview Heights scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
