Central Grandville
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Central Grandville is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grandville Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $298,000.
1 home for sale·Median $298K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 7.1/10
Set about seven miles southwest of downtown Grand Rapids — a 12-to-15-minute drive — this is the central, downtown core of the City of Grandville: the gridded residential blocks wrapped around the commercial strip along Chicago Drive and Wilson Avenue. Grandville itself dates to the 1830s, founded in 1833 and incorporated as a city in 1933. It sat at a bend in the Grand River during Michigan's logging years, keeping timber moving as the water turned northwest toward Grand Haven, and an earlier settlement here went by "Oakestown" for the oak groves that once covered the ground. The name that stuck simply pairs "grand" with the old suffix for a town. There's no separate founding story for the central part of Grandville — its history is the city's history, told a few blocks at a time.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.5 mi
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Lake Sanford: 8 min walk
- Peck Street Park: 9 min walk
$298K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Chicago/Barrett (WB): 2 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
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6 homes sold in Central Grandville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Peck Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.5 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
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Living in Central Grandville: the details
Is Central Grandville a good place to live?
Central Grandville is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grandville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $298,000.
What does it cost to live in Central Grandville?
The typical home in Central Grandville goes for around $298,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Central Grandville
- What do homes cost in Central Grandville?
- The median home value in Central Grandville is about $297,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Central Grandville housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Central Grandville right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Central Grandville?
- Central Grandville is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville East Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Central Grandville walkable?
- Central Grandville scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
