The Hills of Evergreen Lake
Strong schools draw families here
Median $897K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.9/10
You're driving through here and suddenly you're thinking about staying put—the kind of place where a 15-minute commute to downtown Grand Rapids doesn't feel like a compromise so much as a gift. The community spreads across 12 acres with lots averaging just under three-quarters of an acre, so there's genuine land underfoot without the isolation that comes with sprawl. John Ball Lake is less than half a mile away, and Knapp Valley Forest Park sits about a mile out if you want to walk it off on a weekend morning. Thirty restaurants within a mile means you're not eating cereal on nights you can't cook, and grocery stores cluster within two miles—the nearest is about twenty minutes on foot, or five if you're driving. There's a boat launch at Knapp Street Bridge if you've got the gear for it, coffee shops and regular amenities all within reasonable reach, and homes here run around $897K.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.0 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$897K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- John Ball Lake: 12 min walk
- Mason Lake: 9 min bike
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Median home price in The Hills of Evergreen Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,092/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$897K
Assessor estimate
Units
13
Complex Size
11.8 ac
13 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
Unnamed playground
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in The Hills of Evergreen Lake 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Hills of Evergreen Lake 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(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi North
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about The Hills of Evergreen Lake
- What do homes cost in The Hills of Evergreen Lake?
- The median home value in The Hills of Evergreen Lake is about $897,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Hills of Evergreen Lake?
- The Hills of Evergreen Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is The Hills of Evergreen Lake walkable?
- The Hills of Evergreen Lake scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.