The Preserve at Arbor Hills
Strong schools draw families here
Median $824K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.9/10
You're looking at a twelve-acre community tucked right along the 3 Mile Road and Knapp Street corridor, where tree lines frame the streetscape and homes cluster on modest lots that give you breathing room without sprawl. It's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids—about fourteen minutes—that you're never far from what's happening, but far enough out that you actually have space. John Ball Lake sits less than a mile away, and there are three parks within walking distance if you need to move around without getting in the car. The neighborhood has real bones: grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee spots are all within a short walk, and with a hundred seventy-three restaurants within a mile, you're not exactly roughing it when it comes to food.
Why people love it here
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$824K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Mason Lake: 2 min walk
- John Ball Lake: 9 min bike
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Median home price in The Preserve at Arbor Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,594/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
$824K
Assessor estimate
Units
12
Complex Size
11.7 ac
12 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
11
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
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hopcat
Grand Rapids Township Park
Unnamed playground
Mason Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in The Preserve at Arbor Hills 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
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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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 Preserve at Arbor Hills 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(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi North
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Barnes & Noble
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
Forest Hills Northern
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about The Preserve at Arbor Hills
- What do homes cost in The Preserve at Arbor Hills?
- The median home value in The Preserve at Arbor Hills is about $824,075. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve The Preserve at Arbor Hills?
- The Preserve at Arbor Hills is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is The Preserve at Arbor Hills walkable?
- The Preserve at Arbor Hills scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.