Burton St & Kraft Ave Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $362,000.
13 homes for sale·Median $362K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 8.5/10
People expect sprawl and airport noise; what they find out here is a genuinely functional neighborhood where a grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant are basically on your doorstep—192 dining options within a mile if you're feeling indecisive—and the 13-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford keeps things connected without dominating the soundscape. Ranch homes in brick and stone line streets that feel lived-in rather than showroom-ready, the kind of place where a 1.3-mile trip gets you to a park and a 17-minute drive into downtown Grand Rapids proves you're not actually remote, just removed. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area, and the whole stretch sits within Cascade charter township, where paved trails link neighborhoods and the Thornapple River defines the geography in ways that matter more than any marketing copy could.
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Why people love it here
2.1 acre avg lots
- 14 homes
Central High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$362K median
- 50 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,454/mo
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50 homes sold in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale · Houses
$409K
26 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$268K
24 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Cascade Burton Park
1.3 mi
Expected Rent
$2,000/mo
$1,825 – $2,150 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Clean Juice
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area 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 Burton St & Kraft Ave Area home (around $361,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,435 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,435/mo | $64,932 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,803/mo | $74,736 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,926/mo | $78,031 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$193K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$343K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade Township · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Burton St & Kraft Ave Area 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
Cascade Burton Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(17)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+14 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Smoothie King
Restaurant
Indian Masala
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Nature First
Restaurant
Clean Juice
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(21)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+16 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area: the details
Is Burton St & Kraft Ave Area a good place to live?
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $362,000.
What does it cost to live in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area?
Homes range from around $268,000 for condos to $409,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 13 homes for sale here right now and 50 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Burton St & Kraft Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area?
- The median home value in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area is about $361,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Burton St & Kraft Ave Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Burton St & Kraft Ave Area right now, and 50 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Burton St & Kraft Ave Area?
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Burton St & Kraft Ave Area walkable?
- Burton St & Kraft Ave Area scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
