Shawmut Hills No. 1

If you're heading to Shawmut Hills No. 1, the first thing you'll notice is the trees—big, mature oaks and maples that line streets with real curves instead of a grid. Homes here range from solid 1950s and 1960s Ranches and Cape Cods to newer custom builds, most sitting on quarter-acre lots that give you breathing room without feeling disconnected from the city. You're only about eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you get that suburban calm without sacrificing access. The median home price hovers around $351K, and the neighborhood draws people who want smaller properties or established character—there's a walkable stretch along Lake Michigan Drive with a Honda dealership, Family Fare, and local shops that anchor things.