Breton and Burton
Surrounded by nature
Median $414K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.1/10
You're measuring time differently out here. Back east, a Saturday morning meant fighting crowds to grab coffee; here, it means rolling down Breton or Burton to run errands without the theater of it. The landscape is functional and uncluttered—retail and service corridors that exist because people actually need them, lined with straightforward businesses rather than designed experiences. There's no performative bustle, just the daily work of a neighborhood that serves itself.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields: 11 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 11 min bike
$414K median
- 70 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Burton/Osceola (EB): 5 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Breton and Burton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,811/mo
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70 homes sold in Breton and Burton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
CoreLife Eatery
Starbucks
Condado Tacos
+1 more
Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Fields
Unnamed playground
Whiskey Pond
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Planet Fitness
Burton/Osceola (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Hekman Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Breton and Burton 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 Breton and Burton home (around $414,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,754 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,754/mo | $73,430 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,170/mo | $84,541 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,310/mo | $88,256 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$440K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$220K
Median
Who actually lends in Breton and Burton, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
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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 Breton and Burton 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Coming Soon - Chipotle Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Sunshine’s Village Cone Shop
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Condado Tacos
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Breton and Burton
- What do homes cost in Breton and Burton?
- The median home value in Breton and Burton is about $414,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Breton and Burton housing market?
- there are 20 homes for sale in Breton and Burton right now, and 70 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Breton and Burton?
- Breton and Burton is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Breton and Burton walkable?
- Breton and Burton 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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