The Orchards
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $858K·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.
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Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$858K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Orchards
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,821/mo
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4 homes sold in The Orchards this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$858K
4 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$2,075/mo
$1,825 – $2,325 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Brunch House GR
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
Forest Hills Park
Unnamed playground
East Lake
Unnamed beach
Crahen Valley Township Park Trails
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Pure Barre
Leffingwell/Leonard (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in The Orchards 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 The Orchards home (around $857,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $154k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,776 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,776/mo | $154,023 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,648/mo | $177,278 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,941/mo | $185,094 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 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 Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Orchards 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Lincoln School
Martin School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about The Orchards
- What do homes cost in The Orchards?
- The median home value in The Orchards is about $857,500. 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 4 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.