Allyn'S Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $285K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
Allyn's Add. looks like any other 15-acre pocket of older Grand Rapids at first—modest lots, vintage brick and wood-frame houses—then you realize you're standing three minutes from downtown and surrounded by 571 restaurants within a mile. The subdivision sits in Midtown, where a coffee shop is practically your neighbor, the nearest transit stop is steps away, and a grocery is a ten-minute walk, which means you can live here without treating your car like a second mortgage. Homes run around $401K, with Grand Rapids Public Schools serving the area. Baldwin Park is a three-minute walk, and if you count the 29 parks within a mile, you're looking at more green space than most people expect from a neighborhood this close to the city. Those who end up here tend to stay—the kind of place where the walk to dinner is shorter than the decision about where to go.
Why people love it here
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Union/Fountain (NB): 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
$285K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Allyn'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,935/mo
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Based on 35 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
Martha's Pizza
+1 more
Lyon Street Café
+1 more
Duke's
+1 more
Baldwin Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Union/Fountain (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$285K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
66
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
2814 sq ft – 0.45 ac
Crime in Allyn'S 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 Allyn'S Add. home (around $285,000) 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 $1,896 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,896/mo | $50,550 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,182/mo | $58,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,756 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Allyn'S 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Baldwin Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
145
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Martha's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Friesian Gastro Pub
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
Henry School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 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)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Allyn'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Allyn'S Add.?
- The median home value in Allyn'S Add. is about $285,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Allyn'S Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Allyn'S Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Allyn'S Add.?
- Allyn'S Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Allyn'S Add. walkable?
- Allyn'S Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.