Playground Heights
Walkable and connected
Median $375K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
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.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton Woods Park: 5 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$375K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Burton Woods Park: 5 min walk
- Garfield Park: 8 min walk
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Frequently asked about Playground Heights
- What do homes cost in Playground Heights?
- The median home value in Playground Heights is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Playground Heights housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Playground 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 Playground Heights?
- Playground Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Playground Heights walkable?
- Playground Heights scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.