Shawmut Hills
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Shawmut Hills is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 3 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
26 homes for sale·Median $320K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 4.1/10
Most people hear "northwest Grand Rapids" and picture a sprawling suburb hemmed in by highways. Shawmut Hills is that, but it doesn't feel like it—winding streets lined with mature trees, brick ranch homes dating to the 1950s and '60s, and enough rolling terrain to make a short drive feel like leaving the city altogether. The neighborhood sits within Grand Rapids proper, just 9.6 minutes from downtown, yet the houses sit on larger lots than you'd expect, with room to breathe and privacy that city-adjacent neighborhoods rarely deliver. Fall here is genuinely something—the canopy turns spectacular. A grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurants are all steps away, and there's a small business district anchored by Family Fare on Lake Michigan Drive if you want to venture slightly farther. Homes run around $326K, a mix of Ranch, Cape Cod, and Colonial designs, mostly between 1,200 and 3,000 square feet—enough variety that first-time buyers and families downsizing both find something that fits. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, with Shawmut Hills Elementary handling K–8 students. Six parks sit within a mile, including Shawmut Hills Park itself, a three-minute walk away, and the dog park is an 11-minute walk if you need somewhere to burn off energy. The boat launch at Butterworth Park is 2.4 miles if you're into the water. The character here is genuinely residential—not a destination, not a spectacle—just a neighborhood that takes its tree canopy seriously and doesn't apologize for being quiet.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.9 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Hills Park: 13 min walk
- Tremont Greenspace: 15 min walk
$320K median
- 120 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Shawmut Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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120 homes sold in Shawmut Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shawmut Hills Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.9 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$329K
107 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$236K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Shawmut Hills Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,050/mo
$975 – $1,150 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Mr Burger
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Biggby
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Shawmut Hills Park
+1 more
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Oakleigh (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Shawmut Hills 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 Shawmut Hills home (around $320,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,155 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,155/mo | $57,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,481/mo | $66,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,590/mo | $69,073 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Shawmut Hills, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Neighborhood Association
Westside Connection Neighborhood AssociationAssociation for the west side (Stocking/Bridge/Leonard area).
Meetings, events, and the area it covers →
Source: nabooklet2020
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Shawmut Hills 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.
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Grocery Store
Family Fare
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Family Fare Supermarket
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☕ Coffee(10)
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🍺 Bars(9)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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Living in Shawmut Hills: the details
Is Shawmut Hills a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Shawmut Hills is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $320,000.
What does it cost to live in Shawmut Hills?
Homes range from around $236,000 for condos to $329,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 26 homes for sale here right now and 120 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Shawmut Hills
- What do homes cost in Shawmut Hills?
- The median home value in Shawmut Hills is about $320,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shawmut Hills housing market?
- there are 26 homes for sale in Shawmut Hills right now, and 120 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shawmut Hills?
- Shawmut Hills is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Shawmut Hills walkable?
- Shawmut Hills scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
