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
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Cityview
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,356/mo
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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
Boardwalk Subs
Soho Sushi
+1 more
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, Ascend Hotel Collection
+1 more
CitySēn Lounge
+1 more
Monument Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Ionia/Monroe Center (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
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
Crime in Cityview 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 →Median Sale Price
$347K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
29
Complex Size
0.19 ac
29 units
To buy a median-priced Cityview home (around $347,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,308 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,308/mo | $61,547 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,657/mo | $70,859 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,774/mo | $73,973 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 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 Cityview 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(30)
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Garden District
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
CitySēn Lounge
Restaurant
Parsley Mediterranean Bar & Grill
Bar
Big O Pizza and Booze
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Vandenberg School
Saint Marys School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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.