Alicia Gardens
Room to spread out, great value
Median $290K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
Early evening here is when Alicia Gardens shows best—the light hits those larger lots (averaging just under an acre) and you actually see the space between houses instead of just the houses. It's a 32-acre subdivision that doesn't try to be anything it isn't: a residential pocket where you get genuine yardage without the complications that come with being downtown, yet downtown Grand Rapids is only about 15 minutes away if you need it. Kenowa Hills Public Schools serves the area. Homes run around $318K, and the nearest transit stop is a quick six-minute walk if you're inclined that direction. Most errands mean a short drive—groceries are 2.8 miles out, coffee and restaurants cluster at roughly 2.2 to 2.4 miles—which is fine because you're living here for the breathing room, not the walkability. Walker City Central Park is there if you want a deliberate outing rather than a stroll.
Why people love it here
35,754 sq ft avg lots
- 34 homes
$290K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 15 min walk
- Walker City Central Park Trail: 15 min walk
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Median home price in Alicia Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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Median Sale Price
$290K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.52 ac
0.36 ac – 6.2 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Walker City Central Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Gas Station deli
+1 more
The Depot Cafe
Roasted
Walker City Central Park
+1 more
Walker City Central Park Playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Wlison south of Remembrance (SB)
+1 more
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Alicia Gardens 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 Alicia Gardens home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Alicia Gardens 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Gas Station deli
Restaurant
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Beach Grove School
School
School
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Alicia Gardens
- What do homes cost in Alicia Gardens?
- The median home value in Alicia Gardens is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Alicia Gardens?
- Alicia Gardens is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Alicia Gardens walkable?
- Alicia Gardens scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.