Battles Park & Blvd. Add.
Easy outdoor access
Median $299K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.3/10
Early evening light hits the brick facades and tree-lined streets just right out here—the kind of moment that makes a modest neighborhood feel like something worth slowing down for. The area sits within Garfield Park, where Victorian homes and post-war bungalows share quiet blocks, and Division Avenue's restaurants and shops are close enough to walk to in a few minutes. Over 48 dining options sit within a mile, from taquerias to longtime corner spots; a transit stop is three minutes on foot, and downtown Grand Rapids is less than nine minutes by car. Plaster Creek park opens up in a three-minute walk, part of a network of a dozen parks nearby—real green space, not token patches.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Plaster Creek Trail: 3 min walk
- Plaster Creek: 7 min walk
$299K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Plaster Creek Trail: 3 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Battles Park & Blvd. Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,030/mo
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3 homes sold in Battles Park & Blvd. Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$299K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
95
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.11 ac – 0.44 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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+1 more
Samurai Express Japanese Steakhouse
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
+1 more
Plaster Creek
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
28th/Bimbo Bakeries (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Battles Park & Blvd. 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 Battles Park & Blvd. Add. home (around $299,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,989 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,989/mo | $53,033 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,290/mo | $61,057 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,390/mo | $63,741 |
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 Battles Park & Blvd. 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
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Grocery Store
Saigon Market
Grocery Store
Tiendita las Jarochas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Little Saigon Plaza
Restaurant
Asian Palace Restaurant Phở 99
Restaurant
Samurai Express Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant
Fast Food
Checkers
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Le Petit Chateau Sport Bar And Restaurant
Bar
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Bar
Log Cabin
Bar
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(25)
School
School
Burton School
Godwin Heights North School
+20 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Battles Park & Blvd. Add.
- What do homes cost in Battles Park & Blvd. Add.?
- The median home value in Battles Park & Blvd. Add. is about $299,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Battles Park & Blvd. Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Battles Park & Blvd. Add. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Battles Park & Blvd. Add.?
- Battles Park & Blvd. Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Battles Park & Blvd. Add. walkable?
- Battles Park & Blvd. Add. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.