Subdivision

Ottawa Hills

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $825K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 8.8/10

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

What surprises people about Ottawa Hills is that you're nine minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and surrounded by 211 restaurants within a mile, yet the subdivision itself feels like you've landed in a 82-acre pocket of space. Homes run around $825K, and you get the density of urban access without the noise—transit is steps away, a grocery is an 11-minute walk, coffee shops are close enough to become a habit. Cambridge Park is a short walk for anyone who needs grass and trees more than sidewalks.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Reeds Lake — 1.1 mi
  • 30 parks within 1 mile
  • Hall Street trail: 7 min walk
  • Cambridge Park: 8 min bike
💰Home Values

$825K median

  • 15 sales in last 12mo
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8.8
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Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 8/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

9East Grand Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 652 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
9Lakeside SchoolElementary · K-05 · 451 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
9Breton Downs SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 459 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
9East Grand Rapids High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 914 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.7 mi
8Wealthy SchoolElementary · K-05 · 462 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.6 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cambridge Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

30

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Reeds Lake

1.1 mi

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Frequently asked about Ottawa Hills

What do homes cost in Ottawa Hills?
The median home value in Ottawa Hills is about $825,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Ottawa Hills housing market?
there are 4 homes for sale in Ottawa Hills right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Ottawa Hills?
Ottawa Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (9/10).
Is Ottawa Hills walkable?
Ottawa Hills scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026