2nd Boss Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $224K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
So you've got five acres of platted lots tucked into Garfield Park, and it's a straight shot—seven minutes flat—to downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to actually use the city without living in it. Homes here run around $156K, and with an average lot size of about 0.13 acres, you're looking at something with real footprint but without sprawl. Grocery and a bite to eat are each an eight-minute walk away, and there's a transit stop five minutes on foot if you need it. The neighborhood sits on Division Avenue's quieter western side, surrounded by Victorian and Foursquare architecture from over a century back, and you've got Roosevelt Park a fifteen-minute walk over, plus five other parks within a mile—the whole spine of the area leans green. Over 60 restaurants and 24 groceries within a couple miles give you serious range without ever feeling like you're hunting for dinner, and Grand Rapids Public Schools covers your kids' education. Nothing fancy, nothing stripped down—just solid ground in a real neighborhood where stuff actually happens.
Why people love it here
$224K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 3 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail: 7 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in 2nd Boss Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,521/mo
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Median Sale Price
$224K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.23 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
La Esquina del Sabor
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Metro Grand Rapids
+1 more
Plaster Creek Family Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Burton/Palace (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Roosevelt Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in 2nd Boss Add. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 2nd Boss Add. home (around $224,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,490 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,490/mo | $39,730 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,742 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,791/mo | $47,752 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for 2nd Boss Add. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Burton Meat Farm
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
La Esquina del Sabor
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado
Restaurant
Tacos Dona Guille
Restaurant
Tacos El Primo
Restaurant
Comprar Omnilife & Seytú Grand Rapids, Michigan D.M.I
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Burton School
The Potter's House
Saint Francis Xavier School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about 2nd Boss Add.
- What do homes cost in 2nd Boss Add.?
- The median home value in 2nd Boss Add. is about $224,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 2nd Boss Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in 2nd Boss Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 2nd Boss Add.?
- 2nd Boss Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is 2nd Boss Add. walkable?
- 2nd Boss Add. scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.