Comstock Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.6/10
Golden hour light hits the grandstands at LMCU Ballpark just right—when the West Michigan Whitecaps are playing and the outfield glows orange. It's the kind of moment that makes you understand why this area grew up around a ballpark and a railroad junction in the 1850s, and why it's still defined by movement and gathering. The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, Michigan's second longest rail-trail, cuts through here, drawing cyclists and hikers along what used to be railroad bed; GameTime Fun Park sits next door to the stadium, and Alpine Avenue hums with the kind of busy commercial life that comes from being a real northern suburb, about 10 minutes north of Grand Rapids via US-131. Homes tend toward brick ranch and cottage styles on tree-lined streets, with finished basements, fireplaces, and yards built for sitting outside. Amore Trattoria Italiana—voted the region's best Italian restaurant and best fine dining—anchors the local food scene. Wahlfield Park offers extensive trail networks for mountain biking. The Grand River runs through the area, and condos cluster around small ponds and cul-de-sacs. This is where people go to catch a game, ride a trail, and eat well without pretension.
Why people love it here
$315K median
- 69 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- AlpenhornAlpine Slopes (NB): 6 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Westgate Neighborhood Park: 6 min bike
- White Pine Trail: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Comstock Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Culver's
Eternam Coffee
Nick Fink's
Westgate Neighborhood Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Rifle Range Road Northeast
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
AlpenhornAlpine Slopes (NB)
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Walgreens
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Nearest Park
Westgate Neighborhood Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Comstock Park Public Schools
Crime in Comstock Park 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 Comstock Park home (around $314,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,094 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,094/mo | $55,853 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,411/mo | $64,304 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,517/mo | $67,130 |
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.
Who actually lends in Comstock Park, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
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Municipal sewer
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Utility, solar, and service details for Comstock Park 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(24)
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Thrifty Outlet
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(11)
CP Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Empire Buffet II
Restaurant
Checkers
Fast Food
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☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(16)
Nick Fink's
Bar
Mill Creek Tavern
Bar
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Greenbridge School
School
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💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(6)
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🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(7)
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👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Comstock Park
- What do homes cost in Comstock Park?
- The median home value in Comstock Park is about $314,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Comstock Park housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Comstock Park right now, and 69 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Comstock Park?
- Comstock Park is served by Comstock Park Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Comstock Park walkable?
- Comstock Park scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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