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Christs Sub.

Walkable and connected

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $275K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.7/10

🌳Top 15% park access
🏙️2 mito Downtown GR(~3 min drive)
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan(~59 min drive)

What might surprise you about Christs Sub. is how much you get in six acres—a tight grid of modest homes where the median sits around $226K, and you're steps from transit while dining options number in the hundreds nearby. It's small enough to know by sight, large enough that you're not living in anyone's pocket. Downtown Grand Rapids unfolds five minutes south; the airport another seventeen beyond that. Forest Hills Public Schools serves the area.

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Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
67

Very walkable

  • Mai's Thai: 3 min walk
  • 11 places within a 10 min walk
🎓Schools
80

Center for Economicology

  • Middle — 0.5 mi away
  • Grand Rapids
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$275K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Christs Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,867/mo

$
$55,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,42776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Walkability

6.7

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
5.1
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
9.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
10.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
6.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Walkable

Creston Market

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
U Save Mart
7 minbike
bp
7 minbike
Family Fare
8 minbike

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Mai's Thai

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Vitale's Italian Restaurant
10 minwalk
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
13 minwalk
Gaia house cafe
14 minwalk

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Walkable

Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
13 minwalk
Biggby Coffee
8 minbike
Rowster Coffee
10 minbike

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

College Inn

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
9 minwalk
Vitale's Sports Bar
10 minwalk
Rezervoir Lounge
12 minwalk

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Sweet Street Park

9 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Mary Waters Park
12 minwalk
Belknap Park
11 minbike
Eastern Park
8 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Mary Waters Park Playground

12 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Unnamed playground
12 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Soft Water Lake

10 mindrive
Lamberton Lake
10 mindrive
West Lake
10 mindrive
Fisk Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

11 mindrive
Unnamed beach
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

Grand Rapids Riverwalk East

11 minbike· 29 min walk· 5 min drive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

dog_park

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Hillcrest Dog Park
7 mindrive
Downtown Westside Dog Park
7 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Unnamed bike path

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 4 min drive
Belknap Lookout Trail
9 minbike
Creston Trail
11 minbike
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
Butterworth Park Launch
8 mindrive
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
15 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Walkable

Communitea Wellness

14 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
The Loading Dock
6 minbike
Fitness 19
8 minbike
REVfit
12 minbike
🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

Leonard/Union (WB)

3 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Leonard/Union (EB)
3 minwalk
College/Leonard (NB)
4 minwalk
College/Leonard (SB)
5 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Kay Pharmacy

12 minbike· 29 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
6 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
5 mindrive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Walkable

Van Belkum Branch

13 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Yankee Clipper Library
6 mindrive
Grand Rapids Public Library
6 mindrive
West Leonard Library
7 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

daycare

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Kidz Clubhouse
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
Wealthy Theater
9 mindrive
Celebration! Cinema North
11 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 27 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 4.5 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
2Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 248 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
2Kent Hills ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 189 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 0.4 mi

Recent Sale Price

$275K

1 recent sale

Parcels / Units

28

Median Lot Size

0.12 ac

3372 sq ft – 0.12 ac

Expected Rent

$1,725/mo

$1,525 – $1,925 · estimated range

Crime in Christs Sub. 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 Christs Sub. home (around $275,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,852 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,852/mo$49,395
10% (+PMI)$2,132/mo$56,853
5% (+PMI)$2,226/mo$59,360

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

Full Christs Sub. cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

City of Grand Rapids

311Website

Source: grandrapidsmi.gov · unconfirmed

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

Water

City of Grand Rapids Water System

Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.

Sewer

City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)

WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.

Trashunconfirmed

City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling

City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.

Recyclingunconfirmed

City of Grand Rapids Recycling

Curbside recycling via city carts.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Investor-owned utility serving the region.

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

DTE Energy

DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.

Confirm by address
Police

Grand Rapids Police Department

Fire

Grand Rapids Fire Department

Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Christs Sub. 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

Mary Waters Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

50

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(29)

Creston Market

Grocery Store

0.5 mimap

U Save Mart

Grocery Store

0.8 mimap

bp

Grocery Store

0.8 mimap

+26 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(11)

Mai's Thai

Restaurant

0.1 mimap
Vitale's Italian Restaurant

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw

Restaurant

0.5 mimap
Gaia house cafe

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Balls Dogs

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(14)

Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston

Café

0.5 mimap

Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free

Café

0.5 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

0.8 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(9)

College Inn

Bar

0.1 mimap

Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids

Bar

0.4 mimap
Vitale's Sports Bar

Bar

0.4 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(30)

Kendall School

0.2 mimap
East Leonard Elementary

School

0.3 mimap

Saint Alphonsus School

0.4 mimap

Kent Hills School

0.4 mimap
Wellspring Preparatory High School

School

0.6 mimap

+25 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(14)

Communitea Wellness

Fitness Center

0.6 mimap

The Loading Dock

Fitness Center

0.7 mimap

Fitness 19

Fitness Center

0.9 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Mary Waters Park

0.3 mimap

Sweet Street Park

0.4 mimap

Eastern Park

0.7 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(9)

Dog Park in Northeast

Dog Park

1.4 mimap

Hillcrest Dog Park

Dog Park

1.6 mimap

Downtown Westside Dog Park

Dog Park

1.7 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(6)

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.0 mimap

Belknap Lookout Trail

Bike Path

1.0 mimap

Creston Trail

Bike Path

1.0 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

Boat Launch

1.2 mimap
Butterworth Park Launch

Boat Launch

2.9 mimap

🚌 Transit(30)

Leonard/Union (WB)

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap
Leonard/Union (EB)

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap
College/Leonard (NB)

Transit Stop

0.2 mimap

+27 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(12)

Kay Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1.1 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

1.2 mimap

Walgreens Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1.3 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(3)

Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center

Childcare Center

1.8 mimap

Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive

Childcare Center

3.4 mimap
Kidz Clubhouse

Childcare Center

4.3 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(4)

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Hospital

1.2 mimap

The Women's Center

Hospital

1.3 mimap
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

Hospital

2.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(12)

Van Belkum Branch
0.5 mimap
Grand Rapids Public Library
1.6 mimap

Yankee Clipper Library

1.8 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

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Frequently asked about Christs Sub.

What do homes cost in Christs Sub.?
The median home value in Christs Sub. is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Christs Sub. housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Christs Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Christs Sub.?
Christs Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
Is Christs Sub. walkable?
Christs Sub. scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Median in Christs Sub.

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,867/mo

$
$55,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,42776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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