Oakwood Heights

What surprises people about Oakwood Heights is how close everything actually is. You're sitting in a thirty-five-acre subdivision of ranch homes about ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, surrounded by thirty-six restaurants within a mile, a coffee shop less than a mile away, and a dog park that's a twelve-minute walk. Alpine Estates Park is nearby for a quick outing, and there are four parks within walking distance if you want green space without leaving the neighborhood. Homes here run around four hundred thousand dollars, and the whole setup has the feel of being plugged into something larger without losing its own rhythm.