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Fulton Heights

Kent County · Family-Friendly

Fulton Heights

A quiet, tree-lined southeast neighborhood between Heritage Hill and Eastown — Fulton Heights offers solid housing value, walkable access to East Hills dining, and a low-key community identity.

Quiet, established residential character between Heritage Hill and Eastown Walking distance to East Hills Cherry Street District dining scene Good housing value in southeast Grand Rapids

Quick Facts

ZIP49506
CategoryFamily-Friendly
Platted1920
Main CorridorFulton St SE / Lake Drive SE area
CountyKent County

At A Glance

Walkability65/100
Commute10 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids
InterstateI-196 via Fulton, 1.5 miles
VibeQuiet, established, family-friendly — a hidden value in southeast Grand Rapids
Best ForFamilies and professionals who want southeast Grand Rapids' character and walkability to dining at accessible price points

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Location

Fulton Heights sits in southeast Grand Rapids, roughly along the Fulton Street / Lake Drive corridor east of Fuller Avenue, between Heritage Hill and the Reeds Lake / East Grand Rapids border.

Open Fulton Heights in Google Maps →42.9506° N, 85.6312° W · ZIP 49506

Character

Fulton Heights is one of Grand Rapids' quieter and more understated southeast neighborhoods. Well-maintained older homes, mature tree cover, and proximity to the Reeds Lake corridor and East Grand Rapids define the neighborhood's character. It offers a good entry point to southeast Grand Rapids at prices below Heritage Hill.

History

Fulton Heights developed in the 1920s and 1930s as a residential extension of the southeast Grand Rapids corridor, bridging older Heritage Hill and the newer Eastown development patterns.

Schools

Elementary
GRPS elementary (varies)
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Middle
GRPS middle school (varies)
Grand Rapids Public Schools
High
Ottawa Hills High School (Bengals)
Grand Rapids Public Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Cherry Street District (East Hills) — Craft breweries, restaurants, boutiques — walkable (0.5 mi west)
  • Gaslight Village / East Grand Rapids — Upscale dining, Reeds Lake access (0.5 mi east)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital Hospital (2.0 mi east)
  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids (Saint Mary's) Hospital (2.5 mi west)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HEREGrandRapids.