Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country — roughly 1,300 homes dating back to 1844, spanning more than 60 architectural styles, including the Meyer May House, Frank Lloyd Wright's first Michigan commission. It is also a local historic district, which means exterior alterations go through design review. Owners who inherit one of these large 19th-century houses often find that bringing it to market means both an expensive renovation and an approval process, which is why estates and out-of-town heirs here frequently take a cash sale instead.
The Heritage Hill market
The typical home in Heritage Hill is worth about $458,200 as of July 2026, close to the $311,699 typical across Grand Rapids. Values are up 5.8% over the past year.
Compare it against the rest of Grand Rapids or Kent County. Figures from Zillow Research public data.