Orchard Hill Add. — satellite view
Subdivision9.8 acres

Orchard Hill Add.

Walkable with great nature access

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 13% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 11 parks within 1 mile
  • Hillcrest Park: 4 min walk
  • Mid Lake: 5 min drive
🚶Walkability
80

Walker's paradise

  • Fulton/Lowell (WB): 3 min walk
  • 15 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$334K median

  • 3 sales in past year
🛝Walk to a playground
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 10-acre neighborhood offers an exceptional blend of walkability and urban convenience just blocks from Eastown. With outstanding transit access and proximity to Fulton Street Farmers Market, residents enjoy easy access to 48 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just steps away. The area features historic homes with original character on smaller lots averaging 0.13 acres, creating an intimate community feel.

The location shines for its pedestrian-friendly lifestyle, with Aquinas College nearby and 11 parks within a mile, including Hillcrest Park. While served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, families have access to highly-rated options in the district. Fisk Lake sits less than a mile away for outdoor recreation. This neighborhood works best for professionals and families who prioritize walkability, urban amenities, and historic character over large yards.

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Hillcrest Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

11

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

0.9 mi

Walkability

8.0

Excellent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
7.7
🌳Nature
5.6
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Short walk

Family Fare

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 3 min drive
Gorden Food Service
8 minbike
Wealthy Market
9 minbike
D&W
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Short walk

Schnitz Deli

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
New Beginnings Restaurant
9 minwalk
Domino's
11 minwalk
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
11 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Short walk

Common Ground Coffee House

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Mad cap coffee
11 minwalk
That Early Bird
14 minwalk
That Early Bird
14 minwalk

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Vander Mill Grand Rapids

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 5 min drive
Buffalo Traders Lounge
14 minwalk
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
7 minbike
Mulligan's Pub
7 minbike

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Short walk

Fulton Street Farmers Market

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Momma D's Kitchen
10 minwalk
Rakowski Family Farm Market
14 minwalk
Webster's Market Inc
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Hillcrest Park

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 4 min drive
Fuller Park
10 minwalk
Fulton Street Farmers Market
10 minwalk
Wilcox Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Hillcrest Park Playground

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Hillcrest Park Playground
5 minwalk
Wilcox Park Playground
11 minwalk
Fuller Park Playground
12 minwalk

+1 more

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Mid Lake

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Fisk Lake
12 minbike
Reeds Lake
8 mindrive
Church Lake
7 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Short walk

Hillcrest Dog Park

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· 3 min drive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
11 mindrive
Covell Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Belknap Lookout Trail

15 minbike
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
13 minbike
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
REVfit
10 minbike
Fitness 19
8 mindrive
Communitea Wellness
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Fulton/Lowell (WB)

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
Fulton/Lowell (EB)
3 minwalk
Fulton/Carlton (WB)
4 minwalk
Fulton/Carlton (EB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Walkable

Walgreens Pharmacy

15 minwalk· 6 min bike· 4 min drive
CVS Pharmacy
7 minbike
Rite Aid
6 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Quick drive

Ottawa Hills Public Library

8 mindrive· 14 min bike
Grand Rapids Public Library
8 mindrive
KDL - East Grand Rapids
7 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$380K

3 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

53

Median Lot Size

0.13 ac

0.12 ac – 0.20 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

3 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026