Brunsink Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $317K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.4/10
If you're heading to Brunsink Add., the first thing you'll notice is how close everything actually is—downtown Grand Rapids is just 10 minutes away, but you're in a real neighborhood with its own rhythm. This six-acre subdivision sits in the North End with a tightly packed street grid of modest homes that run around $295K, each sitting on about a third of an acre. There's a transit stop practically at your doorstep, and you've got 48 restaurants within a mile, so dinner isn't some big production. A coffee run takes a couple of minutes by car, or stretch your legs to the nearest park in seven minutes. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you're into being on the water, Comstock Riverside Park Launch is less than two miles away. The whole place has that working-neighborhood feel—not precious, not trying too hard, just solid bones and real convenience.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$317K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Ellsmere (SB): 6 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brunsink Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,149/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$317K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.12 ac – 0.21 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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616 Batter Mix
Kobold's Kitchen
+1 more
Tap
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Ellsmere (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Brunsink 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 Brunsink Add. home (around $316,550) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,105 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,105/mo | $56,146 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,424/mo | $64,641 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,531/mo | $67,482 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Brunsink 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
616 Kabob Stop – Authentic Mediterranean Grill & Burgers in Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Cesars Pub
Pub
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Wellerwood School
School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Brunsink Add.
- What do homes cost in Brunsink Add.?
- The median home value in Brunsink Add. is about $316,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brunsink Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Brunsink Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brunsink Add.?
- Brunsink Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Brunsink Add. walkable?
- Brunsink Add. scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.