Buth Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $215K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.6/10
Buth Add. is a compact 4-acre subdivision in Creston, where you'd expect older, smaller-lot living—and that's exactly what you get, though it comes with something unexpected: you're surrounded by nearly 120 restaurants within a mile, and a transit stop is literally steps away. The median home value sits around $242K, with lots averaging 0.12 acres, making this feel like genuine urban-adjacent living rather than sprawl. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 6 minutes away, which means you're not sacrificing proximity for space. Dining options are exceptional here—a quick 3-minute walk puts you in Creston's restaurant scene, where Plainfield Avenue's thriving business district does the heavy lifting. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Mary Waters Park is a 10-minute walk if you need green space. It's the kind of tight, walkable pocket where the trade-off is clear: you're buying location and access, not acreage.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Leonard/Penn (WB): 1 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$215K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Buth Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,460/mo
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Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
U Save Mart
+1 more
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
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Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Leonard/Penn (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$215K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.23 ac
Crime in Buth 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 Buth Add. home (around $215,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,430 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,430/mo | $38,134 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,646/mo | $43,904 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,719/mo | $45,834 |
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 ~6,334 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.
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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 Buth 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
Mary Waters Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Balls Dogs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
Kent Hills School
School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Buth Add.
- What do homes cost in Buth Add.?
- The median home value in Buth Add. is about $215,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Buth Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Buth Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Buth Add.?
- Buth Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Buth Add. walkable?
- Buth Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.