Ball & Dickinson'S Sub.
Surrounded by nature
Median $62K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.4/10
Midday light catches the older brick and wood-frame homes here, revealing the kind of modest craftsmanship that doesn't photograph well but wears honestly—the sort of place where a quarter-acre lot means real trees, a driveway that fits two cars, and room to breathe without the price tag that comes with proximity to Grand Rapids. Restaurant life sits remarkably close; a coffee shop is five minutes on foot, and 264 restaurants exist within a mile, so dinner rarely means a hunt. Downtown lies just 7.7 minutes away when you need it, though most days the neighborhood feels complete unto itself—six parks within walking distance, Hillcrest among them, plus transit that starts steps from your door. Grocery stores cluster nearby enough that errands don't require planning, and Lighthouse Academy serves the area's families. The larger Northeast corridor has found its rhythm as a place where young people and longtime residents coexist, drawn to the mix of 1940s and 1960s construction alongside newer builds, all of it surrounded by the sort of green space where you might actually see a fox or wild turkey on an ordinary afternoon.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Hillcrest Park: 13 min walk
- Fuller Park: 7 min bike
$62K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Vander Mill Grand Rapids: 4 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ball & Dickinson'S Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$423/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillcrest Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.8 mi
Est. Home Value
$62K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.42 ac
0.42 ac – 0.42 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
Grapevine Wine & Deli
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Vander Mill Grand Rapids
Hillcrest Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Plymouth/Oak Industrial (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in Ball & Dickinson'S 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.
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Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 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 Ball & Dickinson'S 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)
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Grapevine Wine & Deli
Restaurant
New Beginnings Restaurant
Restaurant
Bill's Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Bella Dog Hot Dog Cart (Seasonal, Weather Permitting)
Restaurant
The Cone Shoppe
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hillcrest School
Plymouth Christan School
William C. Abney Academy
Marywood Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ball & Dickinson'S Sub.
- What do homes cost in Ball & Dickinson'S Sub.?
- The median home value in Ball & Dickinson'S Sub. is about $62,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ball & Dickinson'S Sub.?
- Ball & Dickinson'S Sub. is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Ball & Dickinson'S Sub. walkable?
- Ball & Dickinson'S Sub. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.