Chopins Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $272K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 4.2/10
You'll be ten minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, but Chopins Add. feels removed from the hustle—a tidy five-acre subdivision where quarter-acre lots pack a lot of living into a compact footprint. Homes run around $243K, and you're in Grand Rapids Public Schools territory. What makes it work is the location: a dog park three minutes on foot, a grocery store a five-minute walk, and forty-eight restaurants within a mile means you're never scrambling for dinner plans. Richmond Park sits about a ten-minute walk away if you want green space, and the boat launch at Comstock Riverside is under two miles if you're thinking weekend mornings on the water. It's practical, walkable in the way that matters, and close enough to everything without feeling like you're paying for proximity.
Why people love it here
$272K median
- Based on 3yr sales
10,916 sq ft avg lots
- 16 homes
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Richmond Park: 7 min bike
- Harrison Park: 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Chopins Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,847/mo
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Median Sale Price
$272K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.13 ac – 0.46 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Amp Electrician, AC & Furnace Repair
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Richmond Park
+1 more
Richmond Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Richmond Hills Dog Park
West Grand Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Walker (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Chopins 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 Chopins Add. home (around $272,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,809 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,809/mo | $48,244 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,083/mo | $55,544 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,174/mo | $57,985 |
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.
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Chopins 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
Richmond Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Subway
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
Harrison Park Academy
West Side Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Chopins Add.
- What do homes cost in Chopins Add.?
- The median home value in Chopins Add. is about $272,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Chopins Add.?
- Chopins Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Chopins Add. walkable?
- Chopins Add. scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.