600 Douglas
Walkable with great nature access
Median $192K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
It's a condominium complex that actually lets you own rather than rent—which matters more than it should in a city where people keep hedging their bets. Built in 2014 with eighteen townhomes and flats arranged around a courtyard with a grill, vaulted ceilings, and windows that face downtown Grand Rapids, 600 Douglas manages to feel both urban and low-key in a way that's harder to pull off than it looks. You're one block from Bridge Street, where the grocers and restaurants start multiplying: a coffee shop is a two-minute walk, the nearest restaurant another two minutes after that, and if you care about numbers, there are 408 of them within a mile—though "nearest" barely matters when everything's nearby. Transit is steps away. A dog park is three minutes. Douglas Park sits directly across the street, and if you wanted to, you could reach downtown in four minutes or the airport in twenty-two. The units themselves run 507 to 965 square feet, with private parking, bike storage, and a fitness center thrown in, and homes here run around $265K on the median—which buys you actual ownership, a courtyard, and the kind of location where you're not choosing between access and quiet, because the west side gives you both.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$192K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Douglas Park: 1 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in 600 Douglas
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,303/mo
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7 homes sold in 600 Douglas this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$192K
7 sales in last 12mo
Units
18
Complex Size
0.40 ac
18 units
Boardwalk Subs
Los pinches tacos
+1 more
Bridge St. Market Cafe
Bridge Street Bar
+1 more
Douglas Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Las Canchas (CCW)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in 600 Douglas 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 600 Douglas home (around $192,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,277 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,277/mo | $34,055 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,470/mo | $39,207 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,535/mo | $40,930 |
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.
Homeowners Association
600 Douglas Condominium Association
Source: intarch.com · 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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.
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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 600 Douglas 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
Douglas Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Los pinches tacos
Restaurant
Maggie's Kitchen
Restaurant
Hissho Sushi
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Marys School
Lexington School
Lexington
Saint Adalberts School
Sibley School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about 600 Douglas
- What do homes cost in 600 Douglas?
- The median home value in 600 Douglas is about $192,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 600 Douglas housing market?
- no homes are listed in 600 Douglas right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 600 Douglas?
- 600 Douglas is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is 600 Douglas walkable?
- 600 Douglas scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.