C. L. Covells Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $200K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.4/10
If you're driving here, you'll notice right away how close everything is—downtown Grand Rapids is just five minutes away, but you're in a genuine neighborhood, not the thick of things. C. L. Covells Add. sits within West Grand, a 4-acre platted subdivision where the lots run small (around 0.11 acres each) and homes cluster together in that dense suburban way that made this area affordable for decades. Restaurants are essentially on your doorstep—192 within a mile—and the nearest transit stop is steps away, so a car isn't mandatory for daily life, though the dining score of 9/10 suggests most people are walking to eat. Median prices hover around $231K, which reflects the neighborhood's working-class roots and ongoing appeal. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and there's real green space scattered throughout: Nagold Park is a three-minute walk, and eleven parks sit within a mile radius. For those with dogs, a dog park is a fifteen-minute walk away.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- The Holiday: 3 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Nagold Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min walk
$200K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in C. L. Covells Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
B Munchie 'cakes
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
The Holiday
+1 more
Nagold Park
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Alpine/5th (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nagold Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$200K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
1651 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in C. L. Covells 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 C. L. Covells Add. home (around $200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,841 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,636 |
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 C. L. Covells 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(29)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Salvatore's
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
School
Sibley School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 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 C. L. Covells Add.
- What do homes cost in C. L. Covells Add.?
- The median home value in C. L. Covells Add. is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the C. L. Covells Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in C. L. Covells 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 C. L. Covells Add.?
- C. L. Covells Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is C. L. Covells Add. walkable?
- C. L. Covells Add. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.