Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88
Strong schools draw families here
Median $257K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
The bluff here rises sharp and sudden—a 160-foot climb that puts you above the city before you've finished your coffee. Streets twist upward through older brick and clapboard homes, and when you reach the overlook, Grand Rapids spreads below you like something you're not supposed to see from a neighborhood. Highland Park sits right across the way, and the neighborhood's topography means those staircases everyone mentions aren't a gimmick—they're just how you live here.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- College/Lydia (NB): 2 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 95 parks within 1 mile
- Highland Park: 7 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,741/mo
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Based 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
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
Dukes Bar
+1 more
Highland Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
College/Lydia (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Highland Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
Crime in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 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 →Recent Sale Price
$257K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
2522 sq ft – 0.25 ac
To buy a median-priced Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 home (around $256,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,706 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,706/mo | $45,495 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,964/mo | $52,379 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,051/mo | $54,681 |
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 & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 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)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Eastern School
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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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88
- What do homes cost in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88?
- The median home value in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 is about $256,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 right now, and 2 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. 88?
- Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 walkable?
- Bissell & Sons Sub. P.B.2 P. 88 scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.