Alger Heights
Walkable and connected
The quick answer
Alger Heights is a walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 3 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $278,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $278K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 3.6/10
Southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, the streets settle into a tidy grid between Burton Street to the north and 28th Street to the south, with Kalamazoo Avenue and Eastern Avenue framing the sides. What makes the housing here read as a set is when it was built: this was one of the few parts of the city to keep growing straight through the Great Depression and World War II, with the biggest surge coming in 1940 and 1941. The result is block after block of that era's vocabulary, Early American, cottage bungalow, all-brick colonial, on tree-lined streets laid out for walking. The compact business node at Eastern and Alger anchors daily errands within a short stroll of most blocks, so a coffee, a brewery pint, a grocery run, and a library visit can happen on foot. Green space sits close by too: Ken-O-Sha Park follows Plaster Creek along the southern edge, with trails and open ground away from the residential streets. The area falls within Grand Rapids Public Schools, and Ken-O-Sha Elementary carries the same name as the park and creek. Day to day, the draw is scale, a corner of the city that behaves like a small town, dense enough to walk, low enough to see the sky, close enough to downtown to get there in minutes. The civic life that keeps the calendar full runs through the Alger Heights Neighborhood Association, covered on its own page.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Alger Community Playground: 6 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Underground Trail (MTB): 7 min walk
- Seymour Park: 7 min walk
$278K median
- 115 sales in last 12mo
Explore Alger Heights
Same name, different focus — Alger Heights is also covered as:
- Alger Heights Business District — the business district — shops, restaurants, and the commercial corridor
- Alger Heights Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
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Median home price in Alger Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,889/mo
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115 homes sold in Alger Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
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Tacontento Taqueria
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Alger (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Median Sale · Houses
$298K
88 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$176K
27 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,100 – $1,300 · estimated range
Based on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Alger Heights 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Alger Heights home (around $278,200) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,874 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,874/mo | $49,970 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,157/mo | $57,515 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,252/mo | $60,050 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Alger Heights, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
Neighborhood Association
Alger Heights Neighborhood AssociationAll-volunteer nonprofit serving Alger Heights with events and a block-captain network; supports the Alger Heights and Eastern & Alger business districts.
Meetings, events, and the area it covers →
Source: nabooklet2020
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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.
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 Alger Heights 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(29)
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Real Food Cafe
Restaurant
Making Thyme Kitchen
Restaurant
JB's Pizza Parlor
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
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🏫 Schools(26)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
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📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Questions about Alger Heights? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.
Living in Alger Heights: the details
Is Alger Heights a good place to live?
Alger Heights suits buyers looking for a walkable setting and a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — here is what the data shows. For getting around, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. The going price is around $278,000.
What does it cost to live in Alger Heights?
Homes range from around $176,000 for condos to $298,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 115 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Alger Heights
- What do homes cost in Alger Heights?
- The median home value in Alger Heights is about $278,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alger Heights housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Alger Heights right now, and 115 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alger Heights?
- Alger Heights is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Alger Heights walkable?
- Alger Heights scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
