C.W. Tufts 2nd Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $361K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
The red brick-paved streets here are instantly recognizable—a signature of East Hills, where C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. sits as a compact 3-acre pocket just minutes from downtown. Homes run around $361K, and you're living in a subdivision where the lots are small (0.09 acres on average) but the walkability is real: a grocery is a 5-minute walk away, restaurants are practically on your doorstep, and a coffee shop is 3 minutes down the street. Cherry Park is a 3-minute walk, perfect for a quick break. Transit access is instant—a bus stop is steps from your door—and downtown Grand Rapids is just 4 minutes by car.
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
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$361K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Cherry Park: 3 min walk
- Cherry Hill Green: 6 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in C.W. Tufts 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,452/mo
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Wealthy Market
Cherry Deli & Catering
+1 more
Outside Coffee Co.
+1 more
Vivant Brewery & Spirits
+1 more
Cherry Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Cherry/Eastern (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$361K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
3999 sq ft
2134 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Crime in C.W. Tufts 2nd 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.W. Tufts 2nd Add. home (around $361,200) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,402 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,402/mo | $64,065 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,766/mo | $73,759 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,888/mo | $77,000 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$350K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$175K
Median
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.
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.W. Tufts 2nd 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
Cherry Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Sidedoor Sammies
Restaurant
Grove
Restaurant
Greenwell
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Blodgett School
Congress Elementary School
School
Henry School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Morris School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about C.W. Tufts 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in C.W. Tufts 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. is about $361,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve C.W. Tufts 2nd Add.?
- C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. walkable?
- C.W. Tufts 2nd Add. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.