Coits Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $205K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.3/10
Standing on the bluff that defines Belknap Lookout, Coits Sub. sits just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough to catch the city lights from your porch, far enough to feel like your own corner. The subdivision spreads across 10 acres with modest lots averaging about a quarter-acre, and homes here run around $193K. You're steps from transit and surrounded by over 370 restaurants and coffee shops within a mile, so grabbing dinner or a morning coffee doesn't require much of a drive.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- College/Lydia (NB): 3 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 100 parks within 1 mile
- Highland Park: 8 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Coits Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gorden Food Service
+1 more
The Omelette Shoppe
+1 more
Bagel Beanery
+1 more
Dukes Bar
+1 more
Highland Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Communitea Wellness
College/Lydia (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Highland Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
100
within 1 mile
Crime in Coits 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 →Median Sale Price
$205K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2561 sq ft – 0.18 ac
To buy a median-priced Coits Sub. home (around $205,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,364 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,364/mo | $36,360 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,570/mo | $41,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,639/mo | $43,702 |
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 Coits 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
U Save Mart
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Eastern School
Kendall School
School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Coits Sub.
- What do homes cost in Coits Sub.?
- The median home value in Coits Sub. is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Coits Sub.?
- Coits Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Coits Sub. walkable?
- Coits Sub. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.