Orchard Hill Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $398K·Walkability 7.8/10·Schools 4.1/10
What might surprise you about Orchard Hill Add. is how much neighborhood actually fits into 10 acres—tree-lined streets and modest lots that feel genuinely established rather than freshly platted. You're steps from transit and a grocery, a three-minute walk from coffee and restaurants, and Hillcrest Park is a quick stroll away if you need grass underfoot. The subdivision sits within Fulton Heights, where the Fulton Street Market has been operating for over a century and the Hillcrest Community Garden sprawls across more than 100 plots. The location delivers real convenience—downtown Grand Rapids is six minutes away, and there are 283 restaurants within a mile if you're not in the mood to cook. The dog park is a ten-minute walk, and if you ever want to launch a boat, Butterworth Park is three miles down the road.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcrest Park: 4 min walk
- Fuller Park: 10 min walk
$398K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Orchard Hill Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,702/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcrest Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar
+1 more
Common Ground Coffee House
+1 more
Pux Taphouse
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Lowell (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$398K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.20 ac
Expected Rent
$2,075/mo
$1,825 – $2,300 · estimated range
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: William C. Abney Academy
Crime in Orchard Hill Add. 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 Orchard Hill Add. home (around $397,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,680 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,680/mo | $71,479 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,085/mo | $82,271 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,221/mo | $85,899 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard Hill Add. 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)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fulton Square Kitchen
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Nellie's Corner
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
William C. Abney Academy
Hillcrest School
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Congress Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Reeds Lake Trail Arm North
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Orchard Hill Add.
- What do homes cost in Orchard Hill Add.?
- The median home value in Orchard Hill Add. is about $397,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard Hill Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Orchard Hill Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard Hill Add.?
- Orchard Hill Add. is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Orchard Hill Add. walkable?
- Orchard Hill Add. scores 7.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.