4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $312K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
I-96 cuts through this stretch like a spine—busy, direct, and efficient—while 4 Mile Rd runs parallel, threading past brick ramblers, end-unit condos, and ranch homes with finished basements and open layouts that suggest people settling in for real. The area sits solidly residential but hemmed in by commerce: 252 restaurants within a mile means you're never far from dinner, and the nearest one is practically on your doorstep. A park lies just a 6-minute walk away, and seven parks cluster within a mile, so green space isn't something you have to hunt for. The grocery is a 10-minute walk, transit access is immediate, and downtown Grand Rapids sits 11 minutes south on the highway. Homes here tend toward well-maintained brick and vinyl finishes—updated kitchens, bright open living areas, basements that double as bonus rooms. This is Walker Charter Academy territory, suburban and functional, the kind of neighborhood where the commute matters but not as much as the proximity to everything else.
Why people love it here
$312K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,118/mo
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7 homes sold in 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Russ' Restaurant
Sam's Club Cafe
Mill Creek Tavern
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Unnamed beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Old Orchard/Four Mile (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Walker Charter Academy
Crime in 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy 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 Walker.
Walker crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area home (around $312,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,075 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,075/mo | $55,339 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,389/mo | $63,712 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,494/mo | $66,512 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
First Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Chick-fil-A
Restaurant
Restaurant
Russ' Restaurant
Restaurant
Oppa Sushi And Korean
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
Mill Creek Tavern
Bar
Nick Fink's
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Simons School
Greenbridge School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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(2)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Frequently asked about 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area
- What do homes cost in 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area?
- The median home value in 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area is about $312,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area?
- 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area is served by Walker Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area walkable?
- 4 Mile Rd & I-96 Fwy Area scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
