
Palmer Hills Condominium
Explore Palmer Hills Condominium — a condominium community in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Family-friendly community”
Somewhat walkable
- Gezon/Palmer Hills (WB): 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Average schools
- Wyoming Public Schools
- 22 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 8/10
Park-rich area
- 3 parks within 1 mile
- Whispering Springs Lake: 13 min drive
- Lamar Lake: 16 min drive
This quiet corner of Palmer Hills feels like you've found your own private slice of suburbia without completely leaving the world behind. You're close enough to everything that matters — M6 gets you anywhere in the metro in minutes, Metro Hospital is practically next door, and you've got shopping and dining options within easy reach — but far enough out that your backyard actually feels like yours.
The homes here are built for space and natural light, with those coveted walk-out lower levels that locals rave about. You'll see plenty of decks and patios where neighbors spend their evenings overlooking private backyards, and the open floor plans with vaulted ceilings that make even Michigan's gray winter days feel brighter. It's the kind of neighborhood where you actually use your two-car garage and where main floor laundry isn't a luxury — it's just standard.
What strikes you most about Palmer Hills is how it balances convenience with breathing room. You're not walking to your morning coffee (the nearest café is about a mile and a half away), but you're also not dealing with the hustle of closer-in neighborhoods. When you need groceries or want to grab dinner out, you've got solid options within a couple miles, including some of the better shopping areas on the southwest side. The parks nearby give you green space when you need it, though honestly, most people here are pretty content in their own backyards.
This area works best for people who want suburban calm with urban access — families who like the space to spread out but don't want a 45-minute commute, or anyone who's done with tiny lots and shared walls. Kids here attend schools in the Wyoming Public Schools district, and you'll find neighbors who chose Palmer Hills specifically for that combination of privacy, value, and location that's getting harder to find this close to the city.
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Meijer
+1 more
Faro's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
3 Gatos Brewery
Peters Gourmet Market
LINUS C PALMER PARK & GOLF COURSE
+1 more
Frog Hollow
Whispering Springs Lake
Gezon Park Trail
+1 more
Anytime Fitness
Gezon/Palmer Hills (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
KDL Wyoming Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Nearby Schools
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Environment & Amenities
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
3
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Whispering Springs Lake
3.5 mi
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
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