Summer Downs
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $460K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 8.5/10
Eight acres of residential land wedged between West Michigan's suburban sprawl and genuine access—Summer Downs sits about 18 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just over 12 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which means the commute logic works whether you're heading into the city or catching a flight. Homes here run around $445K on lots averaging nearly four-fifths of an acre, a layout that gives you breathing room without sprawling so far out that you're perpetually in the car. A grocery store sits about an 11-minute walk away, and restaurants cluster densely across the surrounding area—over 50 within a mile—so dinner options range from quick stops to actual destinations. Leslie E. Tassell Park is a 12-minute walk if you want green space without leaving the neighborhood, and the subdivision feeds into Forest Hills Public Schools. It's the kind of spot where you get suburban land and lot sizes without surrendering proximity to either the metropolitan core or the services that make daily life less frictional.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
34,613 sq ft avg lots
- 8 homes
$460K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Summer Downs
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,122/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$460K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
8
Median Lot Size
0.69 ac
0.47 ac – 1.4 ac
Frequently asked about Summer Downs
- What do homes cost in Summer Downs?
- The median home value in Summer Downs is about $459,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Summer Downs housing market?
- no homes are listed in Summer Downs right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Summer Downs?
- Summer Downs is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Summer Downs walkable?
- Summer Downs scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.