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Historic homes and walkable streets define South Hill
Location, location, location. That is one big reason people give for choosing to live in South Hill, a small Grand Rapids neighborhood close to the city’s best shops, restaurants and outdoor recreation areas. But according to Sarah DeRooy, a Realtor with City2Shore Grand Rapids who sells throughout West Michigan, the biggest reason is the homes themselves. South Hill’s streets are lined with grand, 100-year-old Victorians and Dutch Colonials that have been meticulously maintained, resulting in picturesque streetscapes. “It’s just stunning,” DeRooy says. “It’s filled with some much character.”
Vintage homes with porches on tree-lined streets
It’s rare to find anything built during the 21st century on these residential streets. Large American Foursquares meet Dutch Colonials and elaborate Queen Annes on grass-landscaped lawns. While many of these larger homes were converted to multi-family units years ago, catering to the neighborhood’s many renters, some primary owners seek a return to the grandeur of old. “Some people are converting them back into single-family homes; turning them back into these grand homes,” DeRooy says. Smaller single-family homes typically have three or four bedrooms and have been thoughtfully renovated to maintain their vintage charm. Driveways and front porches are common, and mature trees cast shade on the quiet, sidewalk-lined streets. Prices range from $240,000 to about $500,000, with higher priced homes typically featuring full renovations and over 2,000 square feet.
Beautiful Queen Anne style home across Madison Ave from Pleasant Park in South Hill.
Beautiful Four Square style home across Pleasant St from Pleasant Park in South Hill.
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Aerial overview of Ottawa Hills High school on Burton St covering South Hills.
Grand Rapids Public Schools offers open enrollment
South Hill is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, which rates a C-plus on Niche and offers open enrollment. The schools zoned to the neighborhood are C-minus-rated Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, C-minus-rated Alger Middle and C-rated Ottawa Hills High. The high school offers several learning academies in hospitality and tourism or media production for students who want real world experience before graduation.
Aerial overview of Pleasant Park at intersection of Madison Ave and Pleasant St in South Hill.
Neighborhood kids have access to parks and youth programs
Pleasant Park, the neighborhood’s green space, is popular for its playground and walking path. “It’s a cute park. You’ll see people walking their dogs and kids playing,” DeRooy says. Nearby Campau Park offers a playground, plus a basketball court and a picnic shelter. The Paul I. Phillips location of the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids is in the neighborhood and offers after school and summer programming for local kids.
Aerial view of Donkey Taqueria on Wealthy St close to South Hill.
Downtown’s shopping and dining options are close to home
Residents head to Wealthy Street to dine out. Donkey Taqueria is a local favorite for its classic Mexican dishes and large outdoor patio. “They put up igloos in the winter so you can eat outside then, too. Everyone loves Donkey,” DeRooy says. Locally owned Wealthy Street Bakery is a go-to for its fresh bread and pastries. For essentials, nearby Twenty-Eighth Street features grocery stores, big box stores and the Woodland Mall, an indoor shopping plaza with national retailers like Apple and Pottery Barn. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 2 miles away and features boutiques and restaurants. Trinity Health Grand Rapids is the closest hospital, about a mile away.
ArtPrize and Uptown Shop Hop are among the city’s popular events
The city hosts regular events that take place close to the neighborhood. ArtPrize, a multi-day public art event with voting, a cash prize, a parade and fireworks, is one of the most popular and takes place each September. December’s Uptown Shop Hop helps residents start their holiday shopping at local boutiques in the Uptown business districts with the help of two trollies, warming stations and a tree lighting ceremony.
Transit options include local buses and regional rail access
Residents enjoy many commuting options, including biking to downtown or driving on nearby U.S. Route 131, which connects to other major roadways. The city’s Rapid buses stop along M.L.K. Jr. Street Southeast, and the Grand Rapids Amtrak station is located downtown. Gerald R. Ford International is the closest airport, about 11 miles away.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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South Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Hill, Grand Rapids sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Hill, Grand Rapids over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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