Andre & Estes Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $189K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
Life here moves at a different pace than most subdivisions—you're steps from a transit stop and restaurants cluster so densely that picking dinner is the real challenge. Garfield Park anchors the whole area, with its 29-acre forest preserve, splash pad, and disc golf course drawing people throughout the year, and Burton Woods Park sits just a short walk away. The blocks hold classic early-1900s architecture—Queen Anne Victorians, Foursquares, and Dutch Colonials—alongside restored homes with fresh paint, new roofs, and updated kitchens that show what's possible with some care. Over 10 Mexican and Latin restaurants line Division Avenue nearby, and Rodriguez Supermarket stocks what you can't find elsewhere, while the 48 restaurants within walking distance mean you're genuinely never far from a meal. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than 8 minutes away by car, and the airport sits under 20 minutes out, yet the neighborhood feels detached from that rush—hand-painted murals and the Garfield Lodge (built 1906) signal a real sense of place that's been earned, not manufactured.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Division/Andre (SB): 2 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
$189K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Burton Woods Park: 9 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 12 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Andre & Estes Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,284/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bedollas
+1 more
Agave Sports Lounge
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Yester Years Lounge
+1 more
Burton Woods Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Andre (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$189K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
35
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
4121 sq ft – 0.11 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Burton Woods Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Andre & Estes Sub. 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 Andre & Estes Sub. home (around $189,150) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,258 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,258/mo | $33,549 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,448/mo | $38,625 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,512/mo | $40,323 |
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.
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 Andre & Estes Sub. 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)
Bedollas
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
La Placita
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(20)
Agave Sports Lounge
Restaurant
Los 3 Mangos Michoacan
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant S Divison
Restaurant
Las Rocas Postres y Taqueria
Restaurant
Restaurante Cancún El Pifas
Restaurant
+15 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Burton School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Plaster Creek Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 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(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Andre & Estes Sub.
- What do homes cost in Andre & Estes Sub.?
- The median home value in Andre & Estes Sub. is about $189,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Andre & Estes Sub.?
- Andre & Estes Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Andre & Estes Sub. walkable?
- Andre & Estes Sub. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.