The Vineyard Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
The Vineyard Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $690,000.
1 home for sale·Median $690K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 8.6/10
The brick homes here sit on generous lots—most hovering around an acre—with tree-lined streets that feel both settled and spacious. You're minutes from downtown, but the roads curve in a way that makes distance feel deliberate rather than isolating; 18 restaurants cluster within a mile, and a grocery is a short walk, so errands don't require planning. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and Forest Hills Park is close enough for an easy outing. The architecture leans classic—all-brick two-stories and walkout ranches with updated kitchens and hardwood floors—the kind of places where someone's lived long enough to know what they want. It's residential, not manicured; the character comes from actual rooted living, not marketing. About 15 minutes puts you at Gerald R. Ford Airport, and downtown Grand Rapids is barely past that in the rearview.
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Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Forest Hills Park: 10 min walk
- Echo Lake: 11 min walk
36,451 sq ft avg lots
- 42 homes
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Median home price in The Vineyard Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,684/mo
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17 homes sold in The Vineyard Area 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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$690K
17 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$2,925/mo
$2,675 – $3,150 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
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
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poseidon (return)
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
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
+1 more
Crime in The Vineyard Area 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 Area home (around $690,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $124k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,648 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,648/mo | $123,937 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,349/mo | $142,649 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,585/mo | $148,939 |
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.
Who actually lends in The Vineyard Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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 ~6,374 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 Vineyard Area 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(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
Azul Agave
Restaurant
Sip Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 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
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
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
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Living in The Vineyard Area: the details
Is The Vineyard Area a good place to live?
The Vineyard Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $690,000.
What does it cost to live in The Vineyard Area?
Homes in The Vineyard Area sell for a median of about $690,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about The Vineyard Area
- What do homes cost in The Vineyard Area?
- The median home value in The Vineyard Area is about $690,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Vineyard Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Vineyard Area right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Vineyard Area?
- The Vineyard Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is The Vineyard Area walkable?
- The Vineyard Area scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
