Slater Heights
Walkable and connected
Median $285K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 6.0/10
Slater Heights is a 25-acre grid of modest lots—around a third of an acre each—anchored squarely in the Slater Heights Area, with downtown Grand Rapids about 14 minutes south and Gerald R. Ford Airport just 11 minutes west. Homes here run around $279K, which buys you proximity to 294 restaurants within a mile and a grocery store you can reach in two minutes on foot; the nearest coffee shop takes seven. Transit stops are steps away, and dining options cluster so densely that you'll trip over a taco stand or burger joint without trying—walkability for food and getting around is genuinely there, errands are workable but require a car. The subdivision sits in the Grand Rapids Public Schools zone, and Camelot Park lies about a mile north if you want trees and open space. The whole setup trades sprawl for access: tight footprints, plenty of restaurants, zero commute friction. It's unpretentious and functional, the kind of neighborhood where you don't have to plan a trip downtown—it's already there.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Bit Baking Co.: 2 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
$285K median
- 1 recent sale
16,117 sq ft avg lots
- 71 homes
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Median home price in Slater Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,934/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
Whole Foods Market
+1 more
Nagoya Sushi (28th ST AYCE)
+1 more
Himalayan Cafe and Desserts
+1 more
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
+1 more
Camelot Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Swansea Drive Southeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
28th/Radcliff (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$285K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
71
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.19 ac – 1.0 ac
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,200 – $1,525 · estimated range
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Slater 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 Slater Heights home (around $284,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,919 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,919/mo | $51,174 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,209/mo | $58,900 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,306/mo | $61,497 |
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.
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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Slater 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camelot Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Nagoya Sushi (28th ST AYCE)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
28th Street Nutrition
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Café
Himalayan Cafe and Desserts
Café
WFM Coffee Bar
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Our Savior Lutheran School
Alexander Hamilton School
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Slater Heights
- What do homes cost in Slater Heights?
- The median home value in Slater Heights is about $284,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Slater Heights housing market?
- no homes are listed in Slater Heights right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Slater Heights?
- Slater Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Slater Heights walkable?
- Slater Heights scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.