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Subdivision4.0 acres

Pioneer Hill

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️24 mito Lake Michigan
💰Home Values

$530K median

🚶Walkability
54

Somewhat walkable

  • Walker Community Park: 5 min walk
  • 6 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
51

Average schools

  • Kenowa Hills Public Schools
  • 8 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
🛝Walk to a playground

This quiet 4-acre community in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging one-third of an acre, giving residents plenty of room to spread out. The area provides convenient access to daily necessities, with 25 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just over a mile away. Walker Community Park sits nearby, and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate having 4 boat launches within a short drive, plus Lake Leota just 2.6 miles away for weekend recreation.

The location strikes a nice balance between suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with solid transit connections scoring well for the area. Families here are served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options in the district. With 62% owner-occupied homes and substantial lot sizes, this community appeals most to families seeking space and privacy while maintaining reasonable access to Grand Rapids amenities, as well as outdoor enthusiasts who value proximity to parks and water recreation.

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$530K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

9

Median Lot Size

0.33 ac

0.27 ac – 0.43 ac

Homeowner Rate

62.22%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.4

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
5.2
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

ALDI

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Meijer
9 minbike
Family Fare
7 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Shots

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Boardwalk Subs
11 minwalk
Hungry Howie's
12 minwalk
China Chef Chinese
12 minwalk

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Walkable

Starbucks

13 minwalk· 7 min bike· 4 min drive
Wilderness Expressions
13 minwalk
Biggby Coffee
7 minbike
Starbucks
9 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Putt Putt's Bar & Grille

9 mindrive
Joey's Tavern
10 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Momma D's Kitchen

11 mindrive
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Walker Community Park

5 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Harmon Park
5 mindrive
Shawmut Hills Park
8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Easy walk

Walker Community Park Playground

5 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Harmon Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Luvis Lake

14 mindrive
Lamar Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Millennium Park Beach

15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Sand Creek Trail

11 mindrive
Heron Lake Trails
14 mindrive
Heron Lake Trails
14 mindrive
Heron Lake Trails
14 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Covell Dog Park

8 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fred Meijer Standale Trail

9 minbike· 19 min walk
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
7 minbike
Maynard Acres Area Trail
6 minbike
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Johnson Park Launch

10 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
11 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Western Greens Country Club

13 mindrive
Mines Golf Course
8 mindrive
Sand Creek Golf Club
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Family Fitness

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Planet Fitness
6 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

Wilson/W Grand (NB)

8 minwalk· 3 min bike· 2 min drive
Wilson/West Grand (SB)
8 minwalk
Lake Michigan/Cummings (WB)
9 minwalk
Cummings Ave Station (WB)
9 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Rite Aid

7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Walker Branch

8 mindrive· 18 min bike
West Side Library
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

8 mindrive· 15 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

12 mindrive

Nearby Schools

5.1
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 8 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 8/10

School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

6Zinser Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 430 students · 16:1 · 0.7 mi
3Kenowa Hills Central Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 551 students · 15:1 · 2.5 mi

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026