Schimperle Park
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $261K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 9.0/10
Late afternoon is when Schimperle Park shows its best face—the light catches the older homes on their generous lots, each sitting on roughly two acres of land with room to breathe. It's a small platted subdivision in the Cameron Plat Area, just 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where homes typically run around $263K and the whole feel is one of space without isolation. Northview Public Schools serves the area, and despite the suburban setting, you're not stranded—a grocery store sits less than a mile away, and there are 132 restaurants within a mile if you're tired of cooking. Six parks are within a short distance, offering outdoor recreation right in your backyard. It's the kind of place where you get real land and actual proximity to things that matter, all without the complexity of a dense neighborhood.
Why people love it here
2.3 acre avg lots
- 33 homes
$261K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 26 parks within 1 mile
- Dean Lake Park: 11 min walk
- Perch Lake: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Schimperle Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,775/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$261K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
2.7 ac
0.21 ac – 2.7 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Wing Doozy
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Dean Lake Park
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Perch Lake
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Schimperle Park 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 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 Schimperle Park 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dean Lake Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
26
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Boardwalk Subs
Restaurant
Real Thai Cuisine MI
Restaurant
Wing Doozy
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(3)
Frequently asked about Schimperle Park
- What do homes cost in Schimperle Park?
- The median home value in Schimperle Park is about $261,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Schimperle Park?
- Schimperle Park is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Schimperle Park walkable?
- Schimperle Park scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.