Calvin Crest
Solid value in a growing area
Median $365K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.1/10
When you pull into Calvin Crest, you notice the streets are lined with mature trees—there's real shade here, real green. The subdivision sits on 20 acres in the Ivanrest Ave & 36th St Area, just 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with about 90 restaurants within a mile and a transit stop a three-minute walk away. Homes here run around $365K, and you're zoned for Wyoming Public Schools. Calvin Crest Park is practically on your doorstep—a five-minute walk—which means kids and dogs don't have far to go, and there are two parks within a mile total. A coffee shop sits less than a mile away, and the nearest grocery is about the same distance; when you want to eat out, there's something ready in a 12-minute walk. It's the kind of tucked-in spot where you've got legitimate density of options nearby without feeling crowded, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is 26 minutes off if you need it.
Why people love it here
$365K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 6 parks within 1 mile
- Calvin Crest Park: 10 min walk
- KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD: 6 min drive
Explore Calvin Crest
Same name, different focus — Calvin Crest is also covered as:
- Calvin Crest Neighborhood — the neighborhood — homes for sale and what it's like to live there
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Calvin Crest
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,477/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin Crest Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
6
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Target Grocery
McDonald's
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Tea Trade Cafe
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
+1 more
Calvin Crest Park
Calvin Crest Park Playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Ivanrest/Shoshone (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Calvin Crest 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 Calvin Crest home (around $364,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,427 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,427/mo | $64,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,794/mo | $74,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,917/mo | $77,789 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Calvin Crest 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
The Grand Rapids Fishery
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Fast Food
Tacos El Cuñado
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Gladiola Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Calvin Crest Park
Kent Trails
Park
Kent Trails Spartan Industrial Trailhead
Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(5)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Calvin Crest
- What do homes cost in Calvin Crest?
- The median home value in Calvin Crest is about $364,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Calvin Crest housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Calvin Crest right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Calvin Crest?
- Calvin Crest is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Calvin Crest walkable?
- Calvin Crest scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.