The Orchards
Strong schools draw families here
Median $890K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.7/10
Every morning here starts with more space than you'd expect—70 acres of subdivision land where the lots breathe, and the drive to downtown Grand Rapids clocks in at just under 12 minutes when you actually need the city. Homes run around $890K, which buys you enrollment in Forest Hills Public Schools and proximity to Hidden Lake about a mile and a half south, plus Forest Hills Park even closer. A grocery store sits 1.3 miles down the road—six options within two miles if you're the comparison-shopping type—and the same distance gets you to dinner, though the coffee shop requires a bit more of a pilgrimage at 1.8 miles. Gerald R. Ford Airport is 17 minutes away, which means you're not wrestling with a cross-county drive before dawn, and the whole setup keeps you tethered to the Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area without feeling pinned to it.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$890K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in The Orchards
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,042/mo
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Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Frequently asked about The Orchards
- What do homes cost in The Orchards?
- The median home value in The Orchards is about $890,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Orchards housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Orchards right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Orchards?
- The Orchards is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Orchards walkable?
- The Orchards scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.