Slater Heights Area
Convenient location
13 homes for sale·Median $144K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
You'll expect strip-mall convenience and predictable suburbs, then find yourself in the thick of something genuinely useful—a neighborhood where a grocery store is a two-minute walk, restaurants and coffee shops are steps from your door, and transit access meets you where you live. The area sits close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 16 minutes) and Gerald R. Ford airport (just over 12 minutes) that logistics don't feel like friction, yet it's embedded in Kentwood, a suburb where 28th Street hums with its own restaurants and shopping without requiring much wandering. Within a mile, you've got 378 dining options and 48 grocers to choose from—a density of choice that comes from real proximity, not marketing. Two parks sit nearby, including Camelot Park less than a mile away. Schools fall under Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the neighborhood itself spans 181 acres of the kind of practical residential fabric where a condo with a patio, a ranch home with an updated kitchen, and townhouse living all coexist without fanfare.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Main Event Grand Rapids: 0 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Swansea Drive Southeast: 11 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 10 min bike
$144K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Slater Heights Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$978/mo
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Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Whole Foods Market
+1 more
Main Event Grand Rapids
Surf City Squeeze
+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
Planet Fitness
Kentwood Station - Woodland
+1 more
Walgreens
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Camelot Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Slater Heights Area 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 Kentwood.
Kentwood crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Slater Heights Area home (around $144,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $958 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $958/mo | $25,541 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,103/mo | $29,406 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,151/mo | $30,698 |
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
~$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 Area 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Main Event Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Texas de Brazil - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Surf City Squeeze
Restaurant
Man Vs Fries
Restaurant
MrBeast Burger
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bar
AMF Eastbrook Lanes
Bar
+21 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)
Bike Path
Bike Path
East Paris Homesites Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Slater Heights Area
- What do homes cost in Slater Heights Area?
- The median home value in Slater Heights Area is about $144,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Slater Heights Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Slater Heights Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Slater Heights Area?
- Slater Heights Area is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bowen Elementary (7/10).
- Is Slater Heights Area walkable?
- Slater Heights Area scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
