The Vineyard
Strong schools draw families here
Median $733K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.6/10
Heading east on Forest Hills Avenue, the subdivision announces itself with modest brick colonials and ranch homes on quarter-acre lots—the kind of modest-scaled West Michigan residential architecture that doesn't shout but doesn't whisper either. Homes here run around $628K, and the 17-acre plat keeps things tight without feeling cramped; you've got a dozen restaurants within a mile, a grocery just down the road, and Forest Hills Public Schools serving the area. Hidden Lake sits 1.4 miles out if you want water, and downtown Grand Rapids is a quick 11-minute drive when you remember the city exists. What makes The Vineyard work, though, is the sheer ordinariness of it—no manufactured charm, no forced narrative, just a neighborhood where someone decided to build homes and stop, which in this part of Michigan feels like its own kind of restraint.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 2.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$733K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
12,362 sq ft avg lots
- 44 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Vineyard
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,973/mo
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5 homes sold in The Vineyard this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$733K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
44
Median Lot Size
0.26 ac
0.21 ac – 0.52 ac
Walkability
Limited
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
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poseidon
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in The Vineyard 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 Vineyard home (around $732,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $130k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,872 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,872/mo | $129,922 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,609/mo | $149,580 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,856/mo | $156,154 |
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.
Homeowners Association
The Vineyard(s) Condominium Association
Managed by Acacia Group LLC
Source: thevineyardhoa.com · unconfirmed
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 Vineyard 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
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
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(16)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Martin School
Lincoln School
Knapp School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
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 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
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
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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(8)
+5 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 Vineyard
- What do homes cost in The Vineyard?
- The median home value in The Vineyard is about $732,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Vineyard housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Vineyard 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 Vineyard?
- The Vineyard is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Vineyard walkable?
- The Vineyard scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.