Belknap Brownstones
Strong schools draw families here
Median $850K·Walkability 5.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
You're basically living on a bluff with sweeping views of downtown Grand Rapids—we're talking 160 feet up with the skyline right there on the horizon. Belknap Brownstones sits in that sweet spot where you've got urban density but the place still feels intentional and not cramped; homes run around $850K, and the neighborhood itself is this mix of cobblestone streets, late-1800s architecture, and contemporary condo projects like this one. Downtown is literally 3.6 minutes away, which means you can grab dinner or catch a show without it being a whole expedition, and there are over 470 restaurants within a mile—everything from coffee shops (4 min walk) to spots you'll actually want to return to. Coit Park is basically your backyard at a 4-minute walk, and the area's got 27 parks within a mile, so if you have a dog, that's handled too (dog park is about 15 minutes on foot).
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Lookout Park: 6 min walk
- Coit Park: 6 min walk
$850K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Belknap Brownstones
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Based on 31 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
135
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$850K
Assessor estimate
Units
10
Complex Size
0.35 ac
10 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Smashburger
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Lookout Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Communitea Wellness
Lafayette/Trowbridge (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Belknap Brownstones 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
~$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 Brownstones 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)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Damascus Middle Eastern Grill
Restaurant
Urban Chopstix
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Zoup!
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids Public School
Saint Marys School
School
Turner School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
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
Pharmacy
Walgreens
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 Brownstones
- What do homes cost in Belknap Brownstones?
- The median home value in Belknap Brownstones is about $849,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Belknap Brownstones?
- Belknap Brownstones is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Belknap Brownstones walkable?
- Belknap Brownstones scores 5.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.