South Hill
Walkable and connected
Median $357K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
The streets here are lined with grand Victorians and Dutch Colonials from a century ago, many of them painstakingly restored to showcase original hardwood, stained glass, and exposed brick while gaining modern kitchens and fresh systems underneath. It's the kind of place where you walk past 100-year-old homes that actually look loved, not frozen in time.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- MLK/College (EB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$357K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in South Hill
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,425/mo
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8 homes sold in South Hill this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
+1 more
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Rowster
Eastern Kille Wealthy
Paul I Phillips Recreation Center
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
MLK/College (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in South Hill 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 South Hill home (around $357,250) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,408 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,408/mo | $64,219 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,772/mo | $73,914 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,894/mo | $77,174 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
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🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(17)
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🏫 Schools(29)
Grand Rapids High School
School
Morris School
Madison Park School
Henry School
Vandenberg School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(14)
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👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about South Hill
- What do homes cost in South Hill?
- The median home value in South Hill is about $357,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Hill housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in South Hill right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Hill?
- South Hill is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is South Hill walkable?
- South Hill scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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