Bristol City View Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $323K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.4/10
The first thing you notice about Bristol City View Add. is how the trees frame everything—mature maples and oaks that make the five-acre subdivision feel like it's been here longer than it probably has. Lot sizes run about a third of an acre, modest but enough to breathe, and the homes cluster close enough that you're never far from a neighbor's porch light. Downtown Grand Rapids sits seven minutes away by car, which means you're genuinely in the city without feeling swallowed by it. Valley Field park is a five-minute walk, and there are seven parks within a mile—enough green space that you won't need to plan an expedition to find one. Grab coffee at one of the shops less than a mile out, or walk eight minutes to dinner; there are eighty-four restaurants within a mile, most of them real neighborhood spots rather than chains.
Why people love it here
$323K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Valley Field: 8 min walk
- Sullivan Field: 9 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Valley Field: 8 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bristol City View Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,193/mo
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Median Sale Price
$323K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.13 ac – 0.70 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Valley Field
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Subway
+1 more
Eden Cafe
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Valley Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Walker (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Bristol City View Add. 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 Bristol City View Add. home (around $323,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,148 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,148/mo | $57,290 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,473/mo | $65,958 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,582/mo | $68,857 |
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 Bristol City View Add. 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(28)
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Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
School
West Side Christian School
Stocking School
Sibley School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bristol City View Add.
- What do homes cost in Bristol City View Add.?
- The median home value in Bristol City View Add. is about $323,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bristol City View Add.?
- Bristol City View Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Bristol City View Add. walkable?
- Bristol City View Add. scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.