Boardwalk Condominiums
Solid value in a growing area
Median $290K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.3/10
The moment you step into Boardwalk's lobby, exposed brick and wood beams catch the light in ways that remind you this place used to make furniture—and now it houses 342 of them. Built in 1892 and transformed through a $35 million renovation in 2001, the five-story building preserves that industrial soul while delivering what amounts to the best price-per-square-foot downtown living in the area; units range from $200K to $350K, with a median around $391K. The courtyard hits differently than a typical condo complex: an in-ground pool anchored by a fountain, a hot tub that fits twenty people, and a sun deck that catches light off the Grand River just across the street. BrickYard Tavern operates on-site, JD Reardon's is a few steps away slinging huge portions, and you're steps from a transit stop—downtown Grand Rapids is 4 minutes by car.
Why people love it here
$290K median
- 20 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Canal Park (CCW): 0 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Boardwalk Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,968/mo
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20 homes sold in Boardwalk Condominiums this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$290K
20 sales in last 12mo
Units
278
Complex Size
2.7 ac
278 units
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Brickyard Tavern
+1 more
White Water Cafe
+1 more
Big E's Sports Grill
+1 more
Canal Street Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Canal Street Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Canal Park (CCW)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Boardwalk Condominiums 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 Boardwalk Condominiums home (around $289,825) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,928 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,928/mo | $51,406 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,219/mo | $59,184 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,317/mo | $61,785 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Boardwalk Condominium Association
Downtown condo at 940 Monroe Ave NW.
Managed by Self-managed (contact Jonathan Rooks)
Source: grar.com
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Boardwalk Condominiums 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
Canal Street Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
Linear Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
White Water Cafe
Café
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Turner School
School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 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
Richmond Hills 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(12)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Boardwalk Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Boardwalk Condominiums?
- The median home value in Boardwalk Condominiums is about $289,825. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boardwalk Condominiums housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Boardwalk Condominiums right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Boardwalk Condominiums?
- Boardwalk Condominiums is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Boardwalk Condominiums walkable?
- Boardwalk Condominiums scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.