Shawnee Park
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Shawnee Park is a neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
22 homes for sale·Median $385K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 3.4/10
Shawnee Park looks best on an autumn afternoon, when the mature trees lining the winding streets turn gold and the brick ranch homes—built mostly in the 1950s and '60s—seem to settle deeper into their yards. The neighborhood sits on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, removed enough from downtown (about 16 minutes by car) that the wooded streets feel genuinely removed from the city's noise, yet close enough that four faith-based schools and three public schools cluster within a mile, along with 144 restaurants and 66 grocery stores within a 2-mile radius—the kind of proximity that makes running errands frictionless. A few blocks south, train tracks separate the neighborhood from Indian Trails Golf Course, a historical boundary that's never been crossed. Homes here run around $338K and tend to sell in under two weeks, which says something about how people respond to the place, even if you'd never want to say it out loud. The real character lives in those details: the split-levels and bi-levels with their deep setbacks, the sidewalks where kids actually walk to school, the four parks within spitting distance, the coffee shop a 3-minute walk away. It's the kind of neighborhood where suburban quiet doesn't mean isolation—everything you need is steps or a short drive away, and nothing about the place feels like you're making a trade-off to get it.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Underground Trail (MTB): 10 min bike
- Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields: 6 min drive
$385K median
- 62 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Shawnee Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,613/mo
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62 homes sold in Shawnee Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$445K
37 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$225K
25 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,425/mo
$1,325 – $1,550 · estimated range
Based on 14 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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El Torito Asador
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Johnny's Markets
Condado Tacos
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Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
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Whiskey Pond
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Underground Trail (MTB)
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Plaster Creek Trail
Planet Fitness
Burton/Chesaning (EB)
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Walgreens
Seymour Library
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My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Shawnee Park 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 Shawnee Park home (around $384,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,144 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,984/mo | $79,584 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,116/mo | $83,093 |
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.
Who actually lends in Shawnee Park, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Shawnee Park 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)
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Restaurant
El Torito Asador
Restaurant
Restaurant
Madras Indian Grill
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(13)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 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)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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Living in Shawnee Park: the details
Is Shawnee Park a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Shawnee Park is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $385,000.
What does it cost to live in Shawnee Park?
Homes range from around $225,000 for condos to $445,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 22 homes for sale here right now and 62 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Shawnee Park
- What do homes cost in Shawnee Park?
- The median home value in Shawnee Park is about $384,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shawnee Park housing market?
- there are 22 homes for sale in Shawnee Park right now, and 62 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shawnee Park?
- Shawnee Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Shawnee Park walkable?
- Shawnee Park scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
