Trail View Heights
Surrounded by nature
Median $558K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 5.7/10
What catches people off guard about this place is that it's genuinely low-key—a ten-acre condo community tucked into the Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd Area that doesn't announce itself, which is exactly the point. You get the proximity to downtown Grand Rapids (about 15 minutes if you need it) without the noise, and you're close enough to Gerald R. Ford Airport that business travel isn't a hassle, but far enough that you're not hearing planes. The lots average just over a third of an acre, so you're not managing acreage, but you're not stacked on top of anyone either. Homes here run around $558K, and they're on a quiet side of the region where you can actually walk to a park—Northville Park Association Park is about ten minutes on foot—or grab coffee and dinner without pretending that's a destination. The nearest grocery sits at 1.2 miles; there are eighteen options within two miles if you're the type who likes a choice. If water matters to you, Versluis Lake is 1.6 miles away, and the Rogue River Mouth Launch is the same distance if you've got a boat. The schools here fall under Northview Public Schools, which speaks for itself on the district page. What you're really buying into is the ability to live somewhere that doesn't try too hard—good access, real quiet, and the kind of space that lets you breathe without pretending you're living on a compound.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- North County Trailway: 9 min walk
- Northville Park Association Park: 8 min bike
Northview High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$558K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Trail View Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,785/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$558K
Assessor estimate
Units
30
Complex Size
10.0 ac
30 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Northville Park Association Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
North County Trailway
Rogue River Mouth Launch
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Trail View Heights 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
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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 ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Trail View Heights 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(18)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+15 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Flo's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Adobo Boy - Filipino Dining Experience
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Trail View Heights
- What do homes cost in Trail View Heights?
- The median home value in Trail View Heights is about $557,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Trail View Heights?
- Trail View Heights is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Trail View Heights walkable?
- Trail View Heights scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.