Bear & Kirtland Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $200K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
Lot sizes here run tight at around 0.14 acres, giving the 10-acre area a compact, urban-neighborhood feel that puts you within a few steps of the nearest transit stop and an 8-minute walk from grocers and restaurants alike. Downtown Grand Rapids sits just 6 minutes away by car, while the Gerald R. Ford airport is a reasonable 21 minutes out—useful distances for work or travel without feeling hemmed in. Within a mile you'll find 48 restaurants and two dozen grocery stores, so the dining scene around Garfield Park carries real weight: Mexican taquerias and Latin American markets line Division Avenue, alongside everything else the neighborhood draws. The parks count impressive—seven within a mile, including Plaster Creek Family Park a 12-minute walk away—and if you're a paddler, Butterworth Park Launch is 1.8 miles off. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the grid here prioritizes walkable access to food and transit over car dependency, though a vehicle still earns its keep for anything beyond the immediate quarter-mile.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/Palace (WB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$200K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail: 14 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bear & Kirtland Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/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
Burton Meat Farm
+1 more
La Esquina del Sabor
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Metro Grand Rapids
+1 more
Plaster Creek Family Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Burton/Palace (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$200K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
67
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
2191 sq ft – 0.48 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Plaster Creek Family Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bear & Kirtland 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 Bear & Kirtland Add. home (around $200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,841 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,636 |
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.
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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 Bear & Kirtland 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)
Burton Meat Farm
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
La Esquina del Sabor
Restaurant
Tacos Dona Guille
Restaurant
Tacos El Primo
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado
Restaurant
La Vencedora
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Burton School
Saint Francis Xavier School
The Potter's House
+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)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Bear & Kirtland Add.
- What do homes cost in Bear & Kirtland Add.?
- The median home value in Bear & Kirtland Add. is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bear & Kirtland Add.?
- Bear & Kirtland Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bear & Kirtland Add. walkable?
- Bear & Kirtland Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.