Shangrai-La Heights
Solid value in a growing area
Median $272K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 2.9/10
Driving through Shangrai-La Heights, you move past tree-lined streets where ranch homes and contemporary designs sit comfortably on modest lots—the whole subdivision spanning just 15 acres about six miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. Most days you'll need a car, though a grocery store sits a two-minute walk away and around three dozen restaurants cluster within a mile, from Gursha Ethiopian to casual neighborhood spots. Homes here run around $237K on average, with some reaching well into the $400s, and they're served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Ken-O-Sha Park is a short walk for weekend outings, Plaster Creek Trail winds nearby, and the Indian Trails Golf Course sits just north—all accessible in the 12 minutes it takes to reach downtown or the 15 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport. It's the kind of place where you're never far from errands or a meal, grounded in solid suburban rhythms.
Why people love it here
$272K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th St (NB): 5 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- MacKay-Jaycee Park: 7 min bike
- Ken-O-Sha Green Loop: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shangrai-La Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,847/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$272K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
55
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.12 ac – 1.1 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
Smart Choice Living
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
MacKay-Jaycee Park
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha Green Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Meijer - 28th St (NB)
+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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Shangrai-La Heights 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 Shangrai-La Heights home (around $272,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,809 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,809/mo | $48,244 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,083/mo | $55,544 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,174/mo | $57,985 |
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.
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
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
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 Heights 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)
Subway
Restaurant
Madras Indian Grill
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant
Bww Gr1
Restaurant
El Torito Asador
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
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)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shangrai-La Heights
- What do homes cost in Shangrai-La Heights?
- The median home value in Shangrai-La Heights is about $272,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shangrai-La Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shangrai-La Heights right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shangrai-La Heights?
- Shangrai-La Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Shangrai-La Heights walkable?
- Shangrai-La Heights scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.