Bosma Add. No.2
Urban energy, solid value
Median $310K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
The lot lines here are tight—0.13 acres per plot—which means you're buying proximity to everything, not acreage. Bosma Add. No.2 sits within Alger Heights, a one-square-mile neighborhood where most errands happen on foot: the nearest grocery and coffee shop are both under a mile away, and there are 18 restaurants within walking distance. Ottawa Hills Park is a three-minute walk, one of ten parks you can reach without a car. Downtown Grand Rapids is 11.6 minutes away by car, and the airport another five minutes beyond that. Homes here run around $293K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. A transit stop sits steps from your door. This is the kind of subdivision where you're trading square footage for location—smaller lots, denser neighborhood, everything nearby.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$310K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Ottawa Hills Park: 6 min walk
- Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields: 8 min walk
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Median home price in Bosma Add. No.2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Mineo's Pizza
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Burton (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Recent Sale Price
$310K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
43
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.31 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ottawa Hills Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bosma Add. No.2 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 Bosma Add. No.2 home (around $310,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,062 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,062/mo | $54,984 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,374/mo | $63,304 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,478/mo | $66,086 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Bosma Add. No.2 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)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Bosma Add. No.2
- What do homes cost in Bosma Add. No.2?
- The median home value in Bosma Add. No.2 is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bosma Add. No.2 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Bosma Add. No.2 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bosma Add. No.2?
- Bosma Add. No.2 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bosma Add. No.2 walkable?
- Bosma Add. No.2 scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.