Playground Heights
Explore Playground Heights — a platted subdivision in Greater Grand Rapids.
“Strong schools draw families here”
Average schools
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 52 rated schools nearby
- Best nearby: 9/10
$375K median
- 1 recent sale
- $62K median household income
- 55% owner-occupied
Somewhat walkable
- Burton/Jefferson (EB): 8 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
Mornings here move differently—you're eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, but the 19-acre subdivision feels removed from the rush, with tree-lined streets and modest lots that average just over a quarter-acre. Garfield Park surrounds you: Burton Woods Park sits a three-minute walk away, and within a mile you'll find a dozen parks scattered across the neighborhood. The dining scene is immediate—a seven-minute walk to restaurants, and over 60 within a mile, many of them the taquerias and Latin grocers that define the area's food culture. Transit access is solid (four minutes to the nearest stop), so you don't need a car for everything, though having one matters. Homes here run around $428K and move fast in this market. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is just under 20 minutes away if you travel regularly.
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Median home price: $375,000
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$1,138/mo
Median Rent
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast
Nearby Schools
Based on 52 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
Elementary
31
K-5 nearby
Middle
9
6-8 nearby
High School
17
9-12 nearby
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
At a Glance
Recent Sale Price
$375K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
65
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.17 ac – 0.61 ac
Median Income
$62K
Household
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nearby Locations
Meijer
Real Food Cafe
Happy Cat Café
Plaster Creek
Garfield Park Playground
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Jefferson (EB)
+1 more
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast