Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12
Strong schools draw families here
Median $185K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
You wake up here and downtown is four minutes away—not a commute, not even a real drive, just a short hop. The neighborhood sits on 14 acres of tightly platted lots where the average parcel runs about 0.13 acres, meaning you're living close to your neighbors in a way that works because Highland Park (Kent) itself is designed around walking, not sprawl. A coffee shop or dinner is five minutes on foot; Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area; and Highland Park itself—28 acres with trails, sledding hills, and disc golf—sits a two-minute walk from your door. The Medical Mile and Uptown galleries are near enough to feel like part of your regular rotation, yet the streets stay quiet because through-traffic is minimal. You've got transit access right here, and if you drive, Gerald R. Ford is under 20 minutes away. It's the kind of place where you can own a house on a modest lot, skip the car for errands most days, and still feel rooted in something real.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- College/Lydia (NB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Highland Park: 7 min walk
- Belknap Lookout Trail: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,256/mo
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3 homes sold in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
+1 more
The Omelette Shoppe
Bagel Beanery
Dukes Bar
Highland Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Lydia (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Highland Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
Crime in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 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 →Median Sale Price
$185K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
2762 sq ft – 0.21 ac
To buy a median-priced Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 home (around $185,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,230 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,230/mo | $32,813 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,417/mo | $37,778 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,479/mo | $39,438 |
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
~$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 & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 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)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Kendall School
School
Grand Rapids Public School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 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)
+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)
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Frequently asked about Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12
- What do homes cost in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12?
- The median home value in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 is about $185,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12?
- Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 walkable?
- Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B. 2 P.12 scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.