The Heights Add. — satellite view
Subdivision15.8 acres

The Heights Add.

Surrounded by nature

🏙️3 mito Downtown GR
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 5 parks within 1 mile
🚶Walkability
60

Very walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$251K median

  • 2 sales in past year

This compact 16-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an intimate residential setting with excellent transit connectivity and walkable access to daily needs. With a median lot size of 0.12 acres and 55% owner-occupancy, the area maintains a stable community feel while providing easy access to seven restaurants within walking distance and multiple grocery options nearby.

The location shines for its convenience, with Briggs Park and four other parks within a mile, plus Kingma's Market and local dining just steps away. Residents enjoy a short commute to Riverside Park and benefit from outstanding public transit access. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning high marks. This neighborhood works best for professionals and small families who value walkability, transit access, and a close-knit community atmosphere over large lot sizes.

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Briggs Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

1.7 mi

Walkability

6.0

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.8
🍽️Dining
7.1
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
3.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$327K

2 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

90

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

1285 sq ft – 0.34 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026