Bittersweet Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $415K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 2.9/10
If I'm being honest, the thing that sold me on Bittersweet Acres was how close everything actually is—you're three minutes on foot from Ken-O-Sha Park, where the Plaster Creek Trail kicks off and there's that wild wooden Amplifier structure that lets you hear the creek echo back at you. The subdivision itself is 15 acres of mid-sized lots (about a third-acre each) where homes run around $451K, and the location is genuinely convenient—downtown Grand Rapids is a 12-minute drive, the airport about 15, and you've got a grocery store a short walk away with dozens more within a couple miles. There's real stuff to walk to: coffee shops, over 40 restaurants scattered around the neighborhood, five parks within a mile. It's part of Ken-O-Sha Park, that stretch of southeast Grand Rapids where the city's character actually feels grounded, and kids in the area go to Grand Rapids Public Schools. What seals it, though, is that you're not stuck—you're fifteen minutes from the airport and still close enough to nature that you can literally hear the water.
Why people love it here
$415K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Smart Choice Living: 9 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- MacKay-Jaycee Park: 9 min bike
- Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop: 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bittersweet Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$415K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
37
Median Lot Size
0.30 ac
0.24 ac – 0.63 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
Smart Choice Living
+1 more
Twisted Bull
+1 more
MacKay-Jaycee Park
Ottawa Hills Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha Blue Loop
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Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/32nd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ken-O-Sha Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bittersweet Acres 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 Bittersweet Acres home (around $415,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,760 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,760/mo | $73,608 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,178/mo | $84,745 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,318/mo | $88,470 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 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 Bittersweet Acres 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Grand Indian Cuisine | Best Indian Restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Atlantic Fish Market
Restaurant
Grand Rapids Wing Company
Restaurant
My Kitchen
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bittersweet Acres
- What do homes cost in Bittersweet Acres?
- The median home value in Bittersweet Acres is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bittersweet Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bittersweet Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bittersweet Acres?
- Bittersweet Acres is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bittersweet Acres walkable?
- Bittersweet Acres scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.