Sunset Heights Sub Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Sunset Heights Sub Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Hudsonville Public School District and about 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $340,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $340K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 8.4/10
Biking or driving through here, you feel the space—tree-lined streets and ranch homes set back on decent lots, the kind of layout where you're not living in anyone's shadow. There's a real neighborhood rhythm: grocery stores and restaurants within steps, coffee shops close enough for a quick errand, and six parks tucked within a mile if you want to stretch your legs. Downtown Hudsonville is a short drive, and Grand Rapids proper sits about 22 minutes out if you're after bigger-city pull. Schools feed into Hudsonville Public School District, and the whole pocket sits in Hudsonville, a place that's held onto its agricultural roots while building something livable and connected—the kind of area where new construction condo developments and traditional ranch homes exist pretty comfortably side by side.
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Why people love it here
Park Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Hudsonville
- 4 rated schools in district
$340K median
- 32 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- GrandmasPark: 7 min walk
- LibraryPark: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Sunset Heights Sub Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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32 homes sold in Sunset Heights Sub Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Hudsonville Public School District
Median Sale · Houses
$340K
25 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$399K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
GrandmasPark
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,525/mo
$1,350 – $1,700 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
GrandmasPark
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
+1 more
Old Time Diner
Bosco’s Pub
+1 more
GrandmasPark
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Bursly trail
Unnamed bike_path
Georgetown Launch
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Sunset Heights Sub 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sunset Heights Sub Area home (around $340,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,290 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,290/mo | $61,071 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,636/mo | $70,291 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,390 |
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.
Who actually lends in Sunset Heights Sub Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Hudsonville
Source: hudsonville.org · unconfirmed
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,237 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Republic Services (resident-arranged)
Private haulers serve area; Republic operates locally
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Investor-owned; city coordinates streetlights with Consumers
Confirm by addressGeorgetown Township Fire Department
Georgetown Twp FD Station 1 serves Hudsonville area
Services for Hudsonville · Source: republicservices.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sunset Heights Sub 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Johnny B's Barbeque
Restaurant
Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Rock N Thai Express
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(24)
School
School
School
Shack Huddle School
+19 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Sunset Heights Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(5)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Childcare Center
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Sunset Heights Sub Area: the details
Is Sunset Heights Sub Area a good place to live?
Sunset Heights Sub Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Hudsonville Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $340,000.
What does it cost to live in Sunset Heights Sub Area?
The typical home in Sunset Heights Sub Area goes for around $340,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 32 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sunset Heights Sub Area
- What do homes cost in Sunset Heights Sub Area?
- The median home value in Sunset Heights Sub Area is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunset Heights Sub Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Sunset Heights Sub Area right now, and 32 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunset Heights Sub Area?
- Sunset Heights Sub Area is served by Hudsonville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hudsonville Freshman Building (9/10).
- Is Sunset Heights Sub Area walkable?
- Sunset Heights Sub Area scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
