Ottawa Hills No.2
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $825K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 8.8/10
The thing you'd notice first is how close everything actually is—downtown Grand Rapids is just nine minutes away, but you'd never feel like you're living in the thick of it. Ottawa Hills No.2 sits on 79 acres with lots averaging a quarter-acre, and homes run around $1.0M, which gives you room to breathe without sacrificing access to what matters. There are six parks within a mile, Cambridge Park is about an 11-minute walk, and Reeds Lake sits 1.5 miles out if you want water nearby. The restaurant scene is genuinely stacked—211 within a mile means you're not choosing between two options—plus coffee shops and grocers are steps away, and there's a transit stop right there if you need it. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area, and the whole setup reads as the kind of place where you get suburban land and space without the feeling of being stranded.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.1 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Hall Street trail: 7 min walk
- Cambridge Park: 7 min bike
$825K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
12,506 sq ft avg lots
- 193 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ottawa Hills No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,601/mo
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13 homes sold in Ottawa Hills No.2 this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
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
Median Sale Price
$825K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
193
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.13 ac – 0.66 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W
Hungry Howie's Pizza
+1 more
Spoonlickers
Harmony Brewing Company
+1 more
Cambridge Park
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Hall/Cadillac (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Ottawa Hills No.2 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 Ottawa Hills No.2 home (around $825,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $146k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,487 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,487/mo | $146,328 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,318/mo | $168,469 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,595/mo | $175,873 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of East Grand Rapids
Source: eastgrmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
City of East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids wholesale supply)
City operates distribution; water purchased wholesale from Grand Rapids.
Resident-arranged private hauler (city-listed contractors)
City lists approved trash/lawn contractors; residents arrange.
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety (police/fire), 770 Lakeside Dr SE.
Services for East Grand Rapids · Source: eastgrmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ottawa Hills No.2 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Big Bobs Pizza
Restaurant
Gaslight Kitchen Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Gallafe
Restaurant
Olives
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Big Bob's Pizza
Bar
Harmony Brewing Company
Pub
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Campus Elementary School
School
Wealthy Elemetary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ottawa Hills No.2
- What do homes cost in Ottawa Hills No.2?
- The median home value in Ottawa Hills No.2 is about $825,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ottawa Hills No.2 housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Ottawa Hills No.2 right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ottawa Hills No.2?
- Ottawa Hills No.2 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Breton Downs School (9/10).
- Is Ottawa Hills No.2 walkable?
- Ottawa Hills No.2 scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.