Communities

Local Communities

Explore some of the most popular neighborhoods in the Grand Rapids, MI area below.

Ada

Located east of Grand Rapids, Ada, Michigan is an upscale suburb of Grand Rapids and is a fantastic location for working professionals and raising a family.

Alger Heights

Alger Heights is a highly sought-after neighborhood just 10 minutes southeast of downtown Grand Rapids that sits on the edge of a bustling commercial corner on 28th street, near a supercenter, and along the edge of a large green space.

Allendale

Allendale is located in Ottawa County and delivers a small-town lifestyle with easy access to both downtown Grand Rapids and the lakeshore.

Baxter

Baxter neighborhood is minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and just south of the Wealthy Street business districts.

Byron Center

Located southwest of the city of Grand Rapids, Byron Center is a great suburb that offers real estate opportunities for anyone in the market.

Caledonia

Caledonia has a range of different homes, condos, apartments, and other real estate opportunities in the area. This area is only a short, scenic 25-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids.

Cascade

Cascade is an area that offers many different styles of homes and condos for sale that appeal to everyone. The Thornapple River runs right through Cascade, separating the distinct East & West sides.

Cedar Springs

Cedar Springs, Michigan is a small city located about 20 miles from Grand Rapids. The city is known for its beautiful parks and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as its friendly community and a strong sense of small-town pride.

Coopersville

Coopersville is a small city located in Ottawa County, Michigan about 15 miles west of Grand Rapids. The city also has a strong agricultural community and growing residential subdivisions.

Creston

Creston is known and loved as the largest neighborhood in the Grand Rapids area. It is home to the largest green space, Riverside Park, as well as many other parks, trails, and a country club making it ideal for nature lovers.

Downtown Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids offers eye-catching, unique architecture complemented by stunning cityscape views, fresh greenery, well-maintained walkways, and riverside walks.

East Grand Rapids

East Grand Rapids is a thriving city in Kent County. East Grand Rapids is a city suburb that sits around the shores of Reeds Lake, a stunning all sports lake.

East Hills

The East Hills community of Grand Rapids is located just east of downtown Grand Rapids and is within walking distance of some of the best restaurants and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer.

Eastown

The Eastown neighborhood in Grand Rapids is a very desirable place for many to live.

Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a fantastic community located in Kent County, Michigan featuring a conglomerate of communities such as Ada, Kentwood, Cascade Township, and Grand Rapids Township.

Fulton Heights

Fulton Heights is a fantastic neighborhood to call home, especially due to its highly sought after location.

Grand Haven

Grand Haven, also known and loved as Coast Guard City, rests along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan.

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is regularly ranked on lists of best places to live, the most affordable cities, and great places to raise a family. 

Grandville

Grandville is a beautiful suburb of Grand Rapids with lovely homes, apartments, condos, and other real estate opportunities.

Heartside

Heartside is an up and coming neighborhood located just south of the main downtown area of Grand Rapids.

Heritage Hill

Heritage Hill is a neighborhood just east of downtown Grand Rapids. Heritage Hill has been recorded as one of the largest urban historic districts in the United States.

Hudsonville

Hudsonville is a city located in Ottawa County, Michigan between Grand Rapids and Holland.

Jenison

Jenison is a small town located just 10 miles from Grand Rapids making it a great place for anyone looking for a smaller-town feel but with easy access to all of the amenities of a larger city. 

John Ball Park

The John Ball Park neighborhood is a very lively, green neighborhood with plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature.

Kentwood

Just a short drive from downtown Grand Rapids, Kentwood, offers a great living environment for everyone.

Lowell

Lowell, Michigan is known for its homey, country feel. Just 30 minutes east of downtown, Lowell offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Middleville

Middleville, Michigan is a small village located in the heart of Barry County about 28 miles southeast of Grand Rapids. 

Ottawa Hills

Ottawa Hills, a neighborhood located within the city limits of Grand Rapids, and Kent County, occupies land that once made up the Grand Rapids Golf Club.

Rockford

Located just 15-minutes northeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Rockford has the small-town feel that you crave once you’re tired of the city.

Sparta

Sparta, Michigan is a small town located in Kent County, about 15 miles north of Grand Rapids. 

Walker

Walker, Michigan is a city located in Kent County, just northwest of Grand Rapids. This growing community is known for its parks and recreation opportunities, including Millennium Park.

West Grand

West Grand is a tight-knit community just west of downtown that promotes connectivity, support, and economic growth.

Wyoming

The city of Wyoming, Michigan is an excellent community located just a short drive from the city of Grand Rapids and offers a range of real estate options that meets the needs and budgets of all home buyers.