Butterworth Ave. Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $225K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
You're basically living in the John Ball Park backyard here—four acres of modest homes where you can walk to coffee in about six minutes and hit a restaurant in seven, which matters when downtown is just under five minutes away by car anyway. The neighborhood sits on top of serious walkability for dining (the whole west side hums with that), though you'll want a car for most errands; the nearest grocery is less than a mile out. Transit is literally steps away, and if you're into the water, Butterworth Park boat launch is a quick walk. Homes run around $166K and feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, which keeps things grounded. The real draw is the location—you're nested within John Ball Park, where the zoo and green space define the whole area, and seventeen parks sit within walking distance.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Oxford Street Trail: 5 min walk
- Unnamed park: 6 min walk
$225K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Butterworth Ave. Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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A & B Grocery
TABUSA
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Oxford Street Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Butterworth/Lane (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
85
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$225K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2265 sq ft – 0.14 ac
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Butterworth Ave. 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 Butterworth Ave. Add. home (around $225,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,497 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,497/mo | $39,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,723/mo | $45,946 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,965 |
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 Butterworth Ave. 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Tabusa
Restaurant
Rika’s Chicken & More LLC
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Lexington
Lexington School
Maplewood School
Sibley School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Butterworth Ave. Add.
- What do homes cost in Butterworth Ave. Add.?
- The median home value in Butterworth Ave. Add. is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Butterworth Ave. Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Butterworth Ave. 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 Butterworth Ave. Add.?
- Butterworth Ave. Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Butterworth Ave. Add. walkable?
- Butterworth Ave. Add. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.