C. M. Nortons Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $370K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
Briggs Park sits practically at your doorstep here—a two-minute walk that anchors the whole neighborhood—and from that green space, you're woven into what makes Creston feel alive right now. C. M. Nortons Add. occupies just nine acres of the larger district, with modest lots averaging a thirteenth of an acre, and homes here run around $293K. Restaurant options abound within a mile—over 40 spots means you're never far from a meal, with the nearest kitchen firing up just three minutes away. Downtown Grand Rapids is barely seven minutes by car, making this subdividable enough for commuters who don't want to live in the thick of it. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and transit access sits right at your corner. The Grand River's boat launch floats less than a mile away if you're thinking about water access, and you've got four parks within walking distance when the mood strikes.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Plainfield/Knapp (SB): 2 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$370K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in C. M. Nortons Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/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
Creston Market
+1 more
Wing Heaven
+1 more
Sparrows Coffee
+1 more
Vinny's bar
+1 more
Briggs Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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Creston Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$370K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
62
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3947 sq ft – 0.28 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · wider-area estimate
Crime in C. M. Nortons 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. M. Nortons Add. home (around $370,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,492 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,492/mo | $66,459 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,868/mo | $76,493 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,995/mo | $79,866 |
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.
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 C. M. Nortons 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
Briggs Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Vinny's bar
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Tap
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
School
Kent Hills School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about C. M. Nortons Add.
- What do homes cost in C. M. Nortons Add.?
- The median home value in C. M. Nortons Add. is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the C. M. Nortons Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in C. M. Nortons 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. M. Nortons Add.?
- C. M. Nortons Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is C. M. Nortons Add. walkable?
- C. M. Nortons Add. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.