Cityview
Walkable and connected
Median $347K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.2/10
Most people think downtown living means cramped and noisy, but step into Cityview and you're in the heart of Grand Rapids' best-kept architectural secret. This is the Grand Rapids Savings Bank Building, a 1916 landmark that once stood as the city's tallest structure—the kind of place where Harry Gardiner, an aeronaut, actually climbed all 13 stories by floodlight in front of 40,000 onlookers. The building still wears its original bones: white marble flooring, ornate plaster ceilings, a grand marble staircase, and chandeliers that feel like they belong in a 1920s film noir. The 25 luxury condos occupy the upper floors, with units that deliver panoramic views of downtown and enough space to actually live, not just exist. Homes here run around $629K, and you're getting serious classical revival architecture—pale grey granite at street level, buff-colored brick climbing the facade—paired with modern condo living that doesn't apologize for either half of that equation.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Ionia/Monroe Center (NB): 0 min walk
- 35 places within a 10 min walk
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 160 parks within 1 mile
- Monument Park: 2 min walk
- Veteran's Memorial Park: 4 min walk
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cityview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,356/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
4 homes sold in Cityview this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Monument Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
160
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Cityview
- What do homes cost in Cityview?
- The median home value in Cityview is about $347,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cityview housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cityview right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cityview?
- Cityview is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Cityview walkable?
- Cityview scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.