Alden Park
Walkable with great nature access
Median $279K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
What makes Alden Park stick is how tightly wound it is—nine acres of modest lots (averaging just under a fifth of an acre each) where you're literally steps from dinner and a six-minute walk from groceries or coffee, yet somehow still close enough to Hillcrest Park that you can be there in two minutes on foot. Homes here run around $443K, and the neighborhood sits deep inside Fulton Heights, which means you inherit all its walkability without the search—277 restaurants within a mile, a dog park four minutes away, transit five minutes out, and enough parks nearby that you won't need to drive to find green space. Downtown Grand Rapids is barely seven minutes away when you need it, but most days you won't: the density here is real, the lot sizes are small, and the whole point is having what you need within arm's reach.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcrest Park: 4 min walk
- Fuller Park: 11 min walk
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$279K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Alden Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,894/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcrest Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
New Beginnings Restaurant
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fuller/Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Alden Park 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 →Recent Sale Price
$279K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
0.15 ac – 0.28 ac
To buy a median-priced Alden Park home (around $279,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,856 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,856/mo | $49,486 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,136/mo | $56,973 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,230/mo | $59,477 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 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 Alden Park 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)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
Bella Dog Hot Dog Cart (Seasonal, Weather Permitting)
Restaurant
Bill's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
The Cone Shoppe
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hillcrest School
William C. Abney Academy
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Marywood Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Alden Park
- What do homes cost in Alden Park?
- The median home value in Alden Park is about $279,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alden Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alden Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alden Park?
- Alden Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Alden Park walkable?
- Alden Park scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.