Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $267K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 7.7/10
Late afternoon light hits the Victorian storefronts and brick facades just right along Main Street, when the Showboat City Social District fills with people taking drinks outside and the North Country Trail runners loop back through downtown. This stretch of Lowell sits close enough to walk into shops, restaurants, and the river—about thirty steps to dining, under a mile to coffee—yet far enough back that you can breathe. Grand River views and oversized lots define the residential blocks, with Recreation Park a seven-minute walk away and nearly thirty restaurants within a mile.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$267K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 14 parks within 1 mile
- Richards Park: 7 min bike
- Recreation Park: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,809/mo
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9 homes sold in Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
14
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Keiser's Kitchen
+1 more
Meds cafe
+1 more
Hop Hog Lowell
+1 more
Richards Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stoney Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area 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 Lowell.
Lowell crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area home (around $266,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,773 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,773/mo | $47,268 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,041/mo | $54,421 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,130/mo | $56,812 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$67K
Per listing
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area 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.
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Keiser's Kitchen
Restaurant
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Sneaker's
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area
- What do homes cost in Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area?
- The median home value in Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area is about $266,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area?
- Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area walkable?
- Chapin & Booth 's Add. Area scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
