Belknap Bluffs
Strong schools draw families here
Median $435K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
A $14-million condo development that started as ten units and nearly tripled in size after presales got too loud to ignore, Belknap Bluffs sits on a hilltop with 36 units across twelve buildings—mostly one, two, and three-bedroom homes where granite countertops and floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Grand River and downtown skyline. Units have run anywhere from $250,000 to the $550,000 range lately, and they come wired for gigabit fiber internet, which is either the future or proof that someone's serious about this place.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Lookout Park: 4 min walk
- Coit Park: 5 min walk
$435K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Belknap Bluffs
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,953/mo
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4 homes sold in Belknap Bluffs this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Coit Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$435K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
28
Complex Size
1.7 ac
28 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Zoup!
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Lookout Park
+1 more
Coit Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Medical Mile Station (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Belknap Bluffs 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 Belknap Bluffs home (around $435,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,893 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,893/mo | $77,155 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,331/mo | $88,829 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,477/mo | $92,733 |
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.
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 Belknap Bluffs 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(29)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Damascus Middle Eastern Grill
Restaurant
Urban Chopstix
Restaurant
Zoup!
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Marys School
School
Turner School
Grand Rapids Public School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 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(13)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Belknap Bluffs
- What do homes cost in Belknap Bluffs?
- The median home value in Belknap Bluffs is about $435,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Belknap Bluffs housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Belknap Bluffs right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Belknap Bluffs?
- Belknap Bluffs is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Belknap Bluffs walkable?
- Belknap Bluffs scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.