Mike Nawrot
Local Expert
Orchard View
Crisp sweet apples are the streets
The quick answer
Orchard View is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $377,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $377K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
This lovely Forest hills neighborhood is an amazing place to raise a family, to work, and to have some peace later on in life. This quiet neighborhood is a short walk to orchard view Elementary school, and close to everything you could need. The East Beltline is minutes away to be your portal to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. Plainfield is a 5 to 10 minute drive away for even more options.
About this area
When you arrive, you notice the hum of a place that works—transit stops and grocery stores literally steps away, restaurants and coffee on every corner, the kind of ordinary convenience that makes a neighborhood feel like it already knows what you need. This stretch sits squarely in the middle of things, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids for a thirteen-minute drive yet set back enough to breathe, with over 450 acres of residential ground anchored by Forest Hills Public Schools.
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Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$377K median
- 27 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Orchard View
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,556/mo
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27 homes sold in Orchard View this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$377K
27 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
1.0 mi
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,325 – $1,550 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Oscars
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Evergreen Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
KCTC Dr/Knapp (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Crime in Orchard View 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 View home (around $376,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,536 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,536/mo | $67,627 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,919/mo | $77,837 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,048/mo | $81,269 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$235K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard View 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
Grand Rapids Township Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi & Grill
Restaurant
Noodles & Company
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Huff Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Mike Nawrot
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co
Local Expert
Ask Mike about this neighborhood — availability, schools, what it's really like to live here.
Living in Orchard View: the details
Is Orchard View a good place to live?
Orchard View is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $377,000.
What does it cost to live in Orchard View?
Homes in Orchard View sell for a median of about $377,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 27 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Orchard View
- What do homes cost in Orchard View?
- The median home value in Orchard View is about $376,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard View housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Orchard View right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard View?
- Orchard View is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Orchard View walkable?
- Orchard View scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
