Parkview Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $360K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
So you're basically a 6-minute shot from downtown Grand Rapids, but you won't feel it—Parkview Heights sits in the thick of John Ball Park, where 22 acres of the subdivision itself is bookended by a neighborhood that's half green space. The zoo is close enough that you can catch the roar on a summer afternoon, and there's actual walking traffic around here: coffee's an 8-minute walk, a restaurant's practically next door, and John Ball Park itself is a 9-minute walk if you want to disappear into the trees. Ten parks within a mile means you've got options without having to think about it. Homes here run around $360K, and you're in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. Downtown feels near but not intrusive—close enough to use, far enough that you've got real space and stillness on your own block.
Why people love it here
$360K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Covell Park: 15 min walk
- Sibley Tunnel: 2 min drive
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Median home price in Parkview Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
John Ball Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Concessions
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Biggby
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Covell Park
+1 more
Picnic Area Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Grandview Apartments (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Parkview Heights 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 Parkview Heights home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
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.
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Parkview Heights 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(12)
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
Lion's Den
Restaurant
Bird's Nest Snacks
Restaurant
Concessions
Fast Food
Monkey Island Cafe
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(29)
School
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
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👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Parkview Heights
- What do homes cost in Parkview Heights?
- The median home value in Parkview Heights is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Parkview Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Parkview Heights right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Parkview Heights?
- Parkview Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Parkview Heights walkable?
- Parkview Heights scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.