The Orchards No.2
Strong schools draw families here
Median $857K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.7/10
Families and professionals who value strong schools and suburban living with easy access to everything choose The Orchards No. 2 for its combination of excellent Forest Hills Public Schools (rated 8.6/10) and convenient proximity to shopping, dining, and recreation—with Chief Hazy-Cloud County Park nearby for weekend adventures. The neighborhood's 88 percent owner-occupied homes and median household income of $118K reflect a community of invested residents who appreciate a 25-minute commute to work without sacrificing the stability and character of a 20-acre subdivision. It's where people put down roots, stay put, and genuinely love where they live.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$857K median
- 2 recent sales
19,820 sq ft avg lots
- 37 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Orchards No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,818/mo
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Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$857K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.44 ac
0.29 ac – 0.92 ac
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
Forest Hills Park 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 No.2 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 No.2 home (around $857,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $152k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,700 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,700/mo | $152,004 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,563/mo | $175,004 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,851/mo | $182,695 |
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.
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 · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Orchards No.2 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
1.3 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(15)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 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
Frequently asked about The Orchards No.2
- What do homes cost in The Orchards No.2?
- The median home value in The Orchards No.2 is about $857,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Orchards No.2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Orchards No.2 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Orchards No.2?
- The Orchards No.2 is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Orchards No.2 walkable?
- The Orchards No.2 scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.