Sunset Hills Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $512K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 4.5/10
Sunset Hills Estates sits on 58 acres in the Maynard Acres Area, where the real draw is how casually you can reach everything—a transit stop is two minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids is only 14 minutes by car, making the reverse commute almost forgivable. Around 132 restaurants cluster within a mile, which sounds like overkill until you realize a coffee shop is a 12-minute walk and actual groceries are just a mile away, so the subdivision doesn't pretend you'll spend weekends obsessing over dinner plans. Homes here run around $495K, and families attend Kenowa Hills Public Schools. The subdivision itself is compact and planned, with Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park within reasonable reach, and two parks tucked within a mile if you need grass and swings without pretense. It's the kind of place that works because it doesn't try too hard—close enough to everything that matters, far enough away that your mortgage doesn't require a second job.
Why people love it here
$512K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Maynard Acres Area Trail: 6 min walk
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Sunset Hills Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,475/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Walker Roadhouse
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Maynard Acres Area Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Leonard/Maplerow (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Sunset Hills Estates 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sunset Hills Estates home (around $511,825) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,404 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,404/mo | $90,781 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,919/mo | $104,517 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,092/mo | $109,111 |
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sunset Hills Estates 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(25)
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(12)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(6)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
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🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
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🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(5)
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👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Sunset Hills Estates
- What do homes cost in Sunset Hills Estates?
- The median home value in Sunset Hills Estates is about $511,825. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunset Hills Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sunset Hills Estates right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunset Hills Estates?
- Sunset Hills Estates is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Sunset Hills Estates walkable?
- Sunset Hills Estates scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.