Ottawa Hills

Ottawa Hills is a historic neighborhood on GR’s SE side with charming Post WWI homes, an annual garden tour, neighborhood garage sale, and is home to the longest-running 4th of July parade in Michigan  Looking to move here or spend a day in Ottawa Hills? Keep scrolling to explore!

The Local Element of Ottawa Hills: “Old town charm”

Ottawa Hills Real Estate Market Update

Making a move to Ottawa Hills?

Information on Average home sales data in this neighborhood in the last 12 months. Source grar.com

Sale Price: $456,778

% of Sales Price vs List Price: 1.45% over list price

Bedrooms: 4 beds

Bathrooms: 3 baths

Square Footage: 1,874 sq feet

Price Per Square Foot: $242/sq foot

Number of Days a Home is on the Market: 14

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Ottawa Hills Schools

Looking to move to Ottawa Hills and want to learn more about the schools available? Check them out below.

More from Grand Rapids Public Schools: “For more than 150 years, Grand Rapids Public Schools has been a leader in West Michigan. With over 40 schools in one dynamic district, we take pride in preparing our scholars for the real world.”

Campus Elementary


"At Campus, it's Camp'US'!"


Grades PK - 5

710 Benjamin Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Alger Middle School

"We challenge our scholars to be their best selves in and out of the classroom."

Grades 6 - 8

921 Alger St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Ottawa Hills High School


"We Can Do This!"


Grades 9 - 12

2055 Rosewood Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Things to do in Ottawa Hills

Grand Rapids Library -Ottawa Hills Branch

The Grand Rapids Library has a few locations around town and one can be found right here in the Ottawa Hills neighborhood.

Ottawa Hills Park

Universally-accessible playground shares a location with Ottawa Hills High School.


Indian Trails Golf Course

Historic golf course, driving range, and practice facility.



Food & Drink in Ottawa Hills

The Old Goat

Industrial-chic Gastropub with full bar.


The Last Chance Tavern & Grill

Great place to gather with friends and listen to music. Be sure to check out their Trivia Nights!

Hall Street Bakery

Bakery and restaurant featuring artisan pastries, breads, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Shops in Ottawa Hills

Modern Hardware

Your one stop shop for all things hardware. Locally owned and operated.


New Yorker Menswear

Nestled between the Ottawa Hills & Eastown neighborhoods, The New Yorker has dress apparel, casual wear, shoes, and accessories.

Nearby Areas

Alger Heights

Southeast End

Garfield Park