Robinhood
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $405K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.8/10
Early evening light softens the tree-lined streets of Robinhood, when the subdivision's 96 acres feel less like a planned grid and more like something organic—modest brick homes on third-acre lots arranged with enough breathing room to notice the oaks and maples. A coffee shop sits less than a mile away, and Hidden Lake lies just 0.4 miles from most addresses, so quick escapes to water or caffeine don't require much distance. Downtown Grand Rapids is 10.5 minutes south by car, while Gerald R. Ford Airport reaches in 15.2 minutes, which means the location threads a practical needle between urban access and suburban space. Two parks within walking distance—including Cascade Community Association Park—anchor the neighborhood's green infrastructure, and eighteen grocery stores within a two-mile radius make errands feel abundant rather than sparse. Forest Hills Public Schools serve the area, and homes here run around $406K, which on a third of an acre starts to make the math feel grounded rather than aspirational.
Why people love it here
Northern Trails 56 School
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.1 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Church Lake: 6 min bike
- Cascade Community Association Park: 7 min bike
$405K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Robinhood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,749/mo
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7 homes sold in Robinhood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Community Association Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.1 mi
Median Sale Price
$405K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
135
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
1359 sq ft – 0.85 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
Rocky's Coffee House
+1 more
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
+1 more
Cascade Community Association Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Church Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Maryland/Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Robinhood 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 Robinhood home (around $405,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,694 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,694/mo | $71,834 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,101/mo | $82,703 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,238/mo | $86,338 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Robinhood 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(10)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Bonefish Grill
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Forest Hills Northern
Lincoln School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Robinhood
- What do homes cost in Robinhood?
- The median home value in Robinhood is about $405,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Robinhood housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Robinhood right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Robinhood?
- Robinhood is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern High School (9/10).
- Is Robinhood walkable?
- Robinhood scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.