Blakeley'S Add
Walkable and connected
Median $96K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
So you're looking at a 6-acre subdivision where the lots run postage-stamp small—about 4,000 square feet each—and homes hover around $96K, which means you're getting into something genuinely affordable in a place that hasn't forgotten how to build close to things that matter. Blakeley's Add sits in Southeast Grand Rapids, a 3-minute drive from downtown, and the transit stop is literally steps away, which is the kind of detail that changes how you actually live day-to-day; there's a coffee shop two minutes on foot and restaurants everywhere—366 within a mile—so you're not pretending at urban living, you're actually doing it. Mooney Park is a five-minute walk, 24 parks lie within a mile, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area, but here's what really matters: this is the kind of place where people built tight because they built smart, and the bones of that decision—small footprints, walkable density, actual access—still show.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Jefferson/Pleasant (SB): 2 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$96K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Blakeley'S Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$655/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
Jamaican Dave's
+1 more
Happy Cat Café
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
+1 more
Mooney Park
+1 more
Mel Trotter Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Jefferson/Pleasant (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$96K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
3293 sq ft
767 sq ft – 0.19 ac
Crime in Blakeley'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.
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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 Blakeley'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
Mooney Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado at the Downtown Market
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vandenberg School
Morris School
Covenant Christian High School
School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Madison Park School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Blakeley'S Add
- What do homes cost in Blakeley'S Add?
- The median home value in Blakeley'S Add is about $96,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Blakeley'S Add?
- Blakeley'S Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Blakeley'S Add walkable?
- Blakeley'S Add scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.