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Subdivision58.2 acres

Stafford & Gardner'S Burton Heights Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 22% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 7 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$160K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🎓Schools
40

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 45 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a peaceful retreat with an authentic neighborhood feel. The tree-lined streets feature homes on generous lots, many with covered front porches and classic early 1900s character. Properties here tend to be well-established, with several longtime residents who have called the area home for decades.

Located conveniently near shopping and dining options, residents enjoy easy access to a dozen restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery stores nearby. The area provides excellent transit connectivity while maintaining its residential tranquility. Families benefit from proximity to Grand Rapids Public Schools, and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Plaster Creek Family Park among several green spaces in the vicinity. This location works well for first-time homebuyers, investors, and families seeking an established neighborhood with character and convenience.

6 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

4.7%

FEMA flood zone

Nearest Park

Plaster Creek Family Park

Parks Nearby

7

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Battjes Lake

1.9 mi

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$211K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

224

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2104 sq ft – 11.4 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 45 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Burton ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 376 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi

6 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026