Churchill Downs
Solid value in a growing area
Median $442K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 3.3/10
You can walk to a coffee shop in ten minutes from Churchill Downs, or grab dinner in seven—there's real neighborhood texture here, with eighty-four restaurants within a mile and forty-two grocers within two. The subdivision itself is fifty-six acres of mid-century homes on winding, tree-lined streets where through traffic stays minimal; downtown Grand Rapids is fourteen minutes away when you want it, and the airport's not much farther. Homes here run around $442K, and Oxford Park is a short walk if you need green space beyond your own yard. There's a transit stop steps away, which matters more than people think until they live somewhere without it. Forest Hills Public Schools serve the area, and if you've moved enough to know what you're looking for, you'll recognize this: solid suburban bones with actual walkable access to amenities, no car required for the everyday stuff.
Why people love it here
$442K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Oxford Park: 4 min drive
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Churchill Downs
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,997/mo
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3 homes sold in Churchill Downs this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
Cone City
The Pump House
Oxford Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Southampton (NB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Churchill Downs 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 Churchill Downs home (around $441,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,937 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,937/mo | $78,308 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,381/mo | $90,157 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,529/mo | $94,119 |
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Churchill Downs 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(29)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Afghan Halal Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Florentine Sports Lounge
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
Ken-O-Sha Park School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Churchill Downs
- What do homes cost in Churchill Downs?
- The median home value in Churchill Downs is about $441,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Churchill Downs housing market?
- no homes are listed in Churchill Downs right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Churchill Downs?
- Churchill Downs is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Churchill Downs walkable?
- Churchill Downs scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.