Boston Square
Solid value in a growing area
Median $247K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
Steps from the heart of Grand Rapids, this stretch of Southeast Grand Rapids centers on modest, character-filled homes—many with original hardwood floors and built-in woodwork that catches light through double-hung windows—tucked among corner lots with mature trees and fenced yards. The homes run two to four bedrooms, many recently refreshed with new roofing, updated kitchens, and finished basements that add living space without breaking the footprint; enclosed front porches and back decks signal a neighborhood where the boundary between indoor and outdoor life blurs naturally. Shopping, hospitals, and transportation routes sit within easy reach, and the area's proximity to the larger city's 80+ breweries and restaurants means dining and entertainment aren't a long drive away. What defines this place is a quiet sense of solidity—the kind of residential corner where people settle in, where original details coexist with modern updates, and where a yard becomes as much a part of home as the foundation beneath it.
Why people love it here
$247K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen: 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 4.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Boston Square
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,680/mo
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12 homes sold in Boston Square this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
+1 more
Last Mile Cafe
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Oakdale Gardens
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Fuller/Ramona (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Boston Square 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Boston Square home (around $247,450) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,668 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,668/mo | $44,482 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,920/mo | $51,197 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,005/mo | $53,454 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Boston Square, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Boston Square 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.
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
2.0 mi
🛒 Grocery(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(24)
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Dickinson School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 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(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Boston Square
- What do homes cost in Boston Square?
- The median home value in Boston Square is about $247,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Boston Square housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Boston Square right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Boston Square?
- Boston Square is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Boston Square walkable?
- Boston Square scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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