Shangrai-La
Solid value in a growing area
11 homes for sale·Median $307K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 3.7/10
The real surprise about this neighborhood is that it's one of 37 officially recognized districts in Grand Rapids, which means someone took the time to draw actual boundaries and name them all—a level of municipal clarity you don't see everywhere. Tree-lined streets dominate here, and homes run the architectural gamut from classic ranch brick to contemporary designs, ranging around $318K with some pushing past $400K. You're about six miles southeast of downtown (a 12-minute drive when traffic isn't doing its thing), surrounded by enough restaurants and grocers within a mile that you can walk to them, though most days you'll probably reach for your keys anyway. Ken-O-Sha Park sits less than a mile away, and the Plaster Creek Trail connects the neighborhood to larger green space if you want an actual walk. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant has become something of a local anchor, the kind of place that gets mentioned when people talk about eating well around here. Indian Trails Golf Course is just north if you're into that. It reads as genuinely suburban—the kind of place where you've got breathing room between houses and actual yards, but you're still close enough to urban amenities that you're not driving 30 minutes for dinner.
Why people love it here
$307K median
- 20 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- 28th/Englewood (EB): 6 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- MacKay-Jaycee Park: 11 min bike
- Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail: 11 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shangrai-La
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,084/mo
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20 homes sold in Shangrai-La this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
+1 more
Madras Indian Grill
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
MacKay-Jaycee Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha Green Loop
dog_park
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Englewood (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ken-O-Sha Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 16 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Shangrai-La 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Shangrai-La home (around $307,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,042 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,042/mo | $54,452 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,351/mo | $62,691 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,454/mo | $65,446 |
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.
Who actually lends in Shangrai-La, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Shangrai-La 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(13)
Madras Indian Grill
Restaurant
Bww Gr1
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant
Restaurant
El Torito Asador
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
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🍺 Bars(22)
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🏫 Schools(26)
Alexander Hamilton School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(5)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shangrai-La
- What do homes cost in Shangrai-La?
- The median home value in Shangrai-La is about $307,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shangrai-La housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Shangrai-La right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shangrai-La?
- Shangrai-La is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Shangrai-La walkable?
- Shangrai-La scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
