A. H. Shank Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $293K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
Tucked into the west side of Grand Rapids, A. H. Shank Add. sits at the heart of John Ball Park, a neighborhood where two acres of platted homes live alongside 21 parks within a mile—including the iconic John Ball Zoo just beyond the backyard. The subdivision's small lots (averaging 0.11 acres) keep density tight and walkable; a coffee shop is three minutes on foot, dining options span 258 restaurants within the radius, and you're never far from Sibley School Park or a transit stop. Homes here run around $251K, drawing folks to a spot where downtown is a quick 4-minute drive and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. It's a place where proximity means everything—dog parks, boat launches at Butterworth, grocery stores—all woven into a neighborhood that doesn't feel cramped, just connected.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lane/Lake Michigan (NB): 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
$293K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley School Park: 5 min walk
- Lexington Park: 7 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in A. H. Shank Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,989/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
Domino's Pizza
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Parkway Tropics
+1 more
Sibley School Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$293K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
0.10 ac – 0.13 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sibley School Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in A. H. Shank 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 A. H. Shank Add. home (around $293,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,949 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,949/mo | $51,969 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,244/mo | $59,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,342/mo | $62,462 |
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 A. H. Shank 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)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Parkway Tropics
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
Sacred Heart School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about A. H. Shank Add.
- What do homes cost in A. H. Shank Add.?
- The median home value in A. H. Shank Add. is about $293,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the A. H. Shank Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in A. H. Shank Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve A. H. Shank Add.?
- A. H. Shank Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is A. H. Shank Add. walkable?
- A. H. Shank Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.