West Highlands Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
West Highlands Area is a neighborhood, part of West MI Academy of Arts and Academics. Homes here typically sell for around $550,000.
26 homes for sale·Median $550K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here on the western edge, you're close enough to Spring Lake that the water feels like part of the neighborhood's identity—a quarter mile away, with boat launches and waterfront living woven into how people spend their time. Ranch homes on half-acre lots form the backbone of this stretch, and the walk to coffee, dinner, or groceries takes minutes rather than a car ride. Rycenga Park sits about six minutes on foot if you want green space and trails, while Grand Haven's beaches are just eight minutes by car when the itch strikes. Downtown Grand Rapids anchors the other direction at roughly 45 minutes, making this a real in-between place: close enough to water and small-town amenities to feel grounded, far enough from the city to breathe. West MI Academy of Arts and Academics serves the area, and the township itself has been investing in new non-motorized paths, so the slow-living impulse here isn't just about where the homes are—it's baked into how the place is evolving.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Spring Lake: 3 min walk
- West Highlands Area Trail: 11 min walk
23,671 sq ft avg lots
- 411 homes
$550K median
- 95 sales in last 12mo
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95 homes sold in West Highlands Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Water Tower Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
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Living in West Highlands Area: the details
Is West Highlands Area a good place to live?
West Highlands Area is a strong fit if you want easy access to Lake Michigan and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of West MI Academy of Arts and Academics. Homes here typically sell for around $550,000.
What does it cost to live in West Highlands Area?
Homes in West Highlands Area sell for a median of about $550,000. There are 26 homes for sale here right now and 95 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about West Highlands Area
- What do homes cost in West Highlands Area?
- The median home value in West Highlands Area is about $550,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Highlands Area housing market?
- there are 26 homes for sale in West Highlands Area right now, and 95 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Highlands Area?
- West Highlands Area is served by West MI Academy of Arts and Academics. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is West Highlands Area walkable?
- West Highlands Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
