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Family-friendly Shawnee Park is near several schools
Shawnee Park is located on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, where homes are tucked away from the city bustle and prices are a little less expensive. It’s a unique spot thanks to a high concentration of schools, including four faith-based schools and three public schools within a mile radius. “It’s a great place to raise a family,” says Brad Mockabee, principal of the local Grand Rapids Christian High School and Shawnee Park resident. “You see kids walking or biking to school all the time.” Train tracks run by the neighborhood's south side, seperating it from the Indian Trails Golf Course. Although the wooded streets feel quiet, some of the city’s most popular shopping hubs are less than a mile away.
Homes, apartments and condos on quiet streets
Shawnee Park has a suburban feel, complete with winding streets, sidewalks and mature trees. Most homes were built in the 1950s and ’60s, including a variety of ranch-style, split-level and bi-level homes. Prices range from $250,000 to $350,000 for smaller homes and between $400,000 to $600,000 for larger four-bedroom properties. The neighborhood also has several apartment buildings and condominium complexes. Condo units range from $175,000 to $250,000. Monthly condo fees are typically around $350. A small creek running through the neighborhood has a slight flooding risk, though most properties are unaffected.
Ranch houses are a common sight in the Shawnee Park neighborhood.
There are a few condo complexes for those looking for community living in Shawnee Park.
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Two high schools within walking distance
Young students in the neighborhodd can attend Mulick Park Elementary, rated C by Niche, followed by Alger Middle, rated C-minus. Both schools are about 1 mile away. C-rated Ottawa Hills High School is located on the neighborhood’s west side, which is walkable for many residents. Students at Ottawa Hills can take an extra year of school and graduate with an associate degree. Grand Rapids Christian Middle School and Grand Rapids Christian High School are also walkable from many homes. The A-rated high school is ranked among the state's top 10 Christian high schools. One of its unique offerings is Winterim, a two-week period after winter break, when students can choose between unique immersion classes, school-sponsored trips or community internships. “We really want our students to figure out their talents and what gets them excited,” Mockabee says. “Our school is known for its wonderful facilities and Christ-centered programs, but another thing that makes us unique is our diversity. We believe that healthy communities are made up of kids of all abilities and backgrounds.”
Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan earns a C grade from Niche.
Grand Rapids Christian High School gets an A rating from Niche.
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Central to the city’s big-brand shopping options
Shawnee Park sits between two shopping hubs. On the north side, Breton Village has an upscale feel with retailers like Lululemon and Anthropologie. There’s a D&W Fresh Market and several dine-in restaurants. On the south side is 28th Street, a well-known corridor in Grand Rapids for its numerous retail options and frequent traffic jams. Grocery stores along this street include Meijer, Aldi and Trader Joe’s. Also along 28th, the Woodland Mall and surrounding strip malls contain clothing retailers, chain restaurants and a movie theater.
Shawnee Park has some nearby upscale shopping options at Breton Village.
The Woodland Mall offers Shawnee Park shoppers a variety of different stores and restaurants.
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Local parks connect to the neighborhood schools
Outdoor spaces in Shawnee Park are oftne tied to the local schools. “GRCS regularly partners with the community in the use of their athletic facilities, the auditorium and playground,” Mockabee says. Ottawa Hills Park, right outside Ottawa Hills High School, was renovated in 2018 to become a fully accessible playground. It also has basketball courts, and community members can use the school’s track. The Eagles Ice Area, home of the Grand Rapids Christian Eagles, is open for lessons and leagues for all ages.
Although the 18-hole Indian Trails Golf Course is just across the train track, its a 2-mile drive to get to the course's entrance. Next to the golf course, MacKay-Jaycees Park has lighted sports courts and nature trails.
Ottawa Hills Park has playground equipment for Grand Rapids kids to enjoy.
Shawnee Park golfers can play 18 holes or visit the driving range at Indian Trails Golf Course.
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Community and learning at nearby houses of worship
In the center of the neighborhood, Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church maintains the small Shawnee Community Park, which is stocked with lawn games. The church hosts a monthly mobile food pantry, and it offers grants to neighbors looking to give back to their community. Other nearby houses of worship include the Islamic Center of Grand Rapids and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, which has a K-8 school.
Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church is a popular house of worship in the neighborhood.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church has a K-8 school for Shawnee Park children to attend.
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Connecting with major highways is the quickest way downtown
Downtown Grand Rapids and the city’s major hospitals are 10 miles away, and the quickest way to get there is often by connecting with Interstate 196 or U.S. Route 131. The Rapids bus has a few lines through Shawnee Park, although reaching downtown is a 45-minute ride. The 28th Street corridor is often busy, especially during rush hour, but homes are shielded from the road noise. Being on this side of the city means shorter trips to the airport, 6 miles away.
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On average, homes in Shawnee Park, Grand Rapids sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Shawnee Park, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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