3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area
Quiet lots near top schools
9 homes for sale·Median $798K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 7.7/10
Head out here and you're in the thick of Knapp's Corner—that's the name locals use for this stretch, where 3 Mile Road and Knapp Street converge as the neighborhood's main spine. Lots run generous at roughly two-thirds of an acre, and the homes lean traditional with HardiPlank siding, many sitting on wooded or pond-backed sites that give the area real breathing room despite being minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The serious draw is sheer convenience: 179 restaurants within a mile means you're stepping away from tacos, sushi, coffee, or whatever else you want; there's a grocery within walking distance and KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK just a seven-minute walk away if you need green space. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and you're sandwiched between the highway for quick access—15 minutes to downtown, under 25 to the airport—and actual forest, with boat launches at Knapp Street Bridge for anyone serious about the water. The neighborhood feels less like a planned subdivision and more like land that never really got too crowded, even though everything you'd actually use is right here.
Why people love it here
29,786 sq ft avg lots
- 27 homes
Near the water
- Versluis Lake — 1.9 mi
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK: 9 min bike
- John Ball Lake: 7 min bike
Split school district
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Forest Hills (55%) · Northview (45%)
- ⚠️ District depends on address
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,417/mo
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31 homes sold in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale · Houses
$875K
27 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$516K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
0.3 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Versluis Lake
1.9 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
KNAPP VALLEY FOREST PARK
Unnamed playground
John Ball Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area 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 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area home (around $798,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $142k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,308 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,308/mo | $141,539 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,111/mo | $162,956 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,379/mo | $170,117 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$102K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$187K
Per listing
Who actually lends in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area 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(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Barnes & Noble
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Forest Hills Northern
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area
- What do homes cost in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area?
- The median home value in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area is about $798,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area right now, and 31 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area?
- 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area walkable?
- 3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
