Bouwmeester'S Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $172K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
Bouwmeester's Sub. sits on the west side of Grand Rapids, tucked into the John Ball Park neighborhood where the zoo and green space define the horizon. It's a tight platted subdivision—just over an acre, with lots averaging 0.09 acres—the kind of place where you're close enough to downtown to make it there in five minutes, yet surrounded by 14 parks within a mile. Walk eight minutes and you're at a restaurant or coffee shop; the nearest transit stop is basically at your door. Homes run around $138K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The boat launch at nearby Butterworth Park is a quick 0.4 miles away if you want to get on the water, and there are 36 restaurants and a dozen grocery stores within reasonable distance. It's dense, walkable, and genuinely connected to the larger neighborhood around it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lane/Butterworth (SB): 2 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 6 min walk
- Butterworth Park Trail: 6 min walk
$172K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bouwmeester'S Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,168/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
A & B Grocery
TABUSA
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
St Ladislaus Aid Society
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Westown Commons Park Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Lane/Butterworth (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Butterworth Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$172K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
3759 sq ft
3751 sq ft – 0.12 ac
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bouwmeester'S Sub. 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 Bouwmeester'S Sub. home (around $172,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,144 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,144/mo | $30,507 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,317/mo | $35,123 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,375/mo | $36,667 |
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Bouwmeester'S Sub. 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Tabusa
Restaurant
Rika’s Chicken & More LLC
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Lexington
Lexington School
Sibley School
Maplewood School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bouwmeester'S Sub.
- What do homes cost in Bouwmeester'S Sub.?
- The median home value in Bouwmeester'S Sub. is about $172,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bouwmeester'S Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bouwmeester'S Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bouwmeester'S Sub.?
- Bouwmeester'S Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bouwmeester'S Sub. walkable?
- Bouwmeester'S Sub. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.