Oakwood Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $300K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
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.
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Why people love it here
$300K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Oakwood Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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3 homes sold in Oakwood Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$300K
3 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Fazoli's
+1 more
Starbucks
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Alpine Estates Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
3 Mile/Bristol (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Oakwood 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 Oakwood Heights home (around $300,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,021 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,021/mo | $53,886 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,326/mo | $62,021 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,428/mo | $64,756 |
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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakwood 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alpine Estates Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 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)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Oakwood Heights
- What do homes cost in Oakwood Heights?
- The median home value in Oakwood Heights is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oakwood Heights housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Oakwood Heights right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oakwood Heights?
- Oakwood Heights is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kenowa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Oakwood Heights walkable?
- Oakwood Heights scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.