Shawmut Hills No. 1
Walkable and connected
Median $260K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
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.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Tremont Greenspace: 4 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$260K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Tremont Greenspace: 4 min walk
- Covell Park: 6 min walk
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Median home price in Shawmut Hills No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fu Garden
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Tremont Greenspace
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
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Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Lake Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$260K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.16 ac – 0.29 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tremont Greenspace
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Shawmut Hills No. 1 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 Shawmut Hills No. 1 home (around $260,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,729 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,729/mo | $46,116 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,991/mo | $53,093 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,079/mo | $55,427 |
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Shawmut Hills No. 1 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(27)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Fu Garden
Restaurant
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
West Side Christian School
Shawmut Hills School
Villa Maria School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shawmut Hills No. 1
- What do homes cost in Shawmut Hills No. 1?
- The median home value in Shawmut Hills No. 1 is about $260,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shawmut Hills No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shawmut Hills No. 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shawmut Hills No. 1?
- Shawmut Hills No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Shawmut Hills No. 1 walkable?
- Shawmut Hills No. 1 scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.