Bissell & Harlan'S Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $236K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
You'll smell cooking before you see the restaurants—that's what happens when you're surrounded by 546 dining spots within a mile, many of them just steps from your front door. This stretch of Midtown sits minutes from downtown and the Medical Mile, with a transit stop practically at the curb and a park within a four-minute walk. The neighborhood hums with walkable errands, and getting to a coffee shop takes about three minutes on foot; the dining scene here scores nearly perfect at 9.4 out of 10. Historic Foursquares and Queen Anne Victorians, many over 150 years old but thoroughly updated, line these blocks—homes that lean into their original character while handling modern living without apology. A grocery store sits a six-minute walk away, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. With twenty-one parks within a mile and the river launch just over two miles out, there's genuine space to breathe despite the urban density, all without feeling far from anything that matters.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$236K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 105 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 6 min walk
- Eastern Park: 9 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bissell & Harlan'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,600/mo
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4 homes sold in Bissell & Harlan'S Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthGorden Food Service
+1 more
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
+1 more
Circle K
+1 more
Dukes Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Benson (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$236K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
99
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
3402 sq ft – 0.41 ac
Crime in Bissell & Harlan'S 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 Bissell & Harlan'S Add. home (around $235,625) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,567 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,567/mo | $41,792 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,804/mo | $48,116 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,884/mo | $50,230 |
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 Bissell & Harlan'S 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Kaffeine Place - Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
Taco Borracho
Restaurant
The Friesian Gastro Pub
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Grand Rapids Public School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Kendall School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
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)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bissell & Harlan'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Bissell & Harlan'S Add.?
- The median home value in Bissell & Harlan'S Add. is about $235,625. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bissell & Harlan'S Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bissell & Harlan'S Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bissell & Harlan'S Add.?
- Bissell & Harlan'S Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bissell & Harlan'S Add. walkable?
- Bissell & Harlan'S Add. scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.