Coltons ("J. B.") Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $205K·Walkability 8.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
Early evening when the light hits the brick facades along Michigan Street and you realize you're steps from a coffee shop, a restaurant, or a park—sometimes all three at once. Coltons sits in the heart of Midtown, where 7 acres of modest lots (averaging a tenth of an acre) mean you're living close enough to walk to 504 restaurants and storefronts within a mile, yet far enough from the highway clutter that it actually feels like a neighborhood. The Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area, and homes here run around $306K—a mix of century-old Victorians and mid-century squares that have been updated without losing their bones. You're three minutes from downtown, with a transit stop and a grocery at hand, 24 parks nearby, and the kind of density that makes biking and walking the faster route most days. It's the kind of place where "running an errand" and "grabbing dinner" are the same trip.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$205K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 120 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 4 min walk
- Midtown Green: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Coltons ("J. B.") Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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Gorden Food Service
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Circle K
+1 more
Dukes Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Benson (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$205K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
4060 sq ft
1220 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Crime in Coltons ("J. B.") Add. 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 Coltons ("J. B.") Add. 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 Coltons ("J. B.") Add. 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
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
120
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
The Friesian Gastro Pub
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Public School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Eastern School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Congress Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
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 Coltons ("J. B.") Add.
- What do homes cost in Coltons ("J. B.") Add.?
- The median home value in Coltons ("J. B.") Add. is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Coltons ("J. B.") Add.?
- Coltons ("J. B.") Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Coltons ("J. B.") Add. walkable?
- Coltons ("J. B.") Add. scores 8.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.