Alger Park
Walkable and connected
Median $275K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 3.3/10
Alger Park sits within Garfield Park, where Division Avenue's restaurants and markets — taquerias, Latin American grocers, Mexican bakeries — run thick enough that you can walk to dinner in three minutes or grab groceries in four. The subdivision itself spreads across 32 acres of the larger neighborhood's mix of Queen Anne Victorians and brick Foursquares, with a transit stop practically at the curb and downtown Grand Rapids about ten minutes away by car. Homes here run around $270K, and with thirteen parks within a mile—including Plaster Creek just a short walk—you're in the thick of what makes the area move: art fairs in September, the Garfield Lodge serving as neighborhood anchor, and enough walkable commerce that you don't need much of an excuse to step outside. Schools fall under Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/28th (NB): 5 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 9 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min walk
$275K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Alger Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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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
+1 more
JB's Pizza Parlor
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Eastern/28th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Alger 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 →To buy a median-priced Alger Park home (around $275,000) 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 $1,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,829/mo | $48,776 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,106/mo | $56,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,624 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 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.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Alger 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Sandmann’s BBQ
Restaurant
JB's Pizza Parlor
Restaurant
Burger King
Fast Food
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
The Brass Ring
Bar
Twisted Bull
Bar
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
School
Dickinson School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Alger Park
- What do homes cost in Alger Park?
- The median home value in Alger Park is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Alger Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Alger Park right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Alger Park?
- Alger Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Alger Park walkable?
- Alger Park scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.