Perkins Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $416K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
The dog park here is a genuine 13-minute walk, which means residents actually use it—that detail alone says something about how the community is laid out. Perkins Park spans just 3 acres with individual lots averaging 0.44 acres, so you're getting a condo setting with real density but without feeling cramped; homes run around $416K, and the whole place sits in the Forest Hills Public Schools district. Downtown Grand Rapids is only 13 minutes away, yet the area has actual room to breathe—there's a grocery store roughly every quarter mile if you need one, with 30 within two miles, and a restaurant just a mile off. Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve sits less than a mile away for anyone looking to walk into actual wetlands and open space, and if you've got a boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is about 20 minutes down the road.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$416K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Shadow Lake: 12 min walk
- Perch Lake: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Perkins Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,823/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$416K
Assessor estimate
Units
5
Complex Size
2.9 ac
5 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Perkins Park
- What do homes cost in Perkins Park?
- The median home value in Perkins Park is about $415,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Perkins Park?
- Perkins Park is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Perkins Park walkable?
- Perkins Park scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.