Converse & Tolford'S Add
Walkable and connected
Median $306K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
Stepping out here puts you steps from coffee, dining, and transit—the bones of a walkable west-side neighborhood where you're never far from what you need. Downtown Grand Rapids hits in just over three minutes by car, and the airport lands 22.7 minutes away, so you've got real flexibility for commuting. Over 400 restaurants cluster within a mile, and grocery options spread across the wider area, so the logistics of daily life feel settled and dense. Westown Commons Park anchors things a short walk away, with 26 parks within a mile if you're restless or have a dog that needs more than the 11-minute walk to the nearest dog park. Butterworth Park Launch sits 0.7 miles off if you're thinking water access, and you're embedded in John Ball Park, where the zoo and green spaces define the character. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the walkability here tilts hard toward dining and transit while you've got plenty of breathing room with lots averaging 0.29 acres across the 60-acre footprint.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Butterworth/Lexington (WB): 2 min walk
- 29 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Westown Commons Park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Converse & Tolford'S Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,079/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
Vito's Pizza
+1 more
The Rower's Club
+1 more
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
+1 more
Westown Commons Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Oxford Street Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Butterworth/Lexington (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Westown Commons Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
135
within 1 mile
Crime in Converse & Tolford'S 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 →Recent Sale Price
$306K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
33
Median Lot Size
0.28 ac
0.24 ac – 0.41 ac
To buy a median-priced Converse & Tolford'S Add home (around $306,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,037 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,037/mo | $54,319 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,345/mo | $62,538 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,448/mo | $65,286 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$15K
Per listing
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Converse & Tolford'S 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Rika’s Chicken & More LLC
Restaurant
Fast Food
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
The Rower's Club
Café
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
Café
Bitter End Coffee House
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
Parkway Tropics
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Lexington
Lexington School
Sibley School
Maplewood School
Sacred Heart School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Douglas Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(28)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+25 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Converse & Tolford'S Add
- What do homes cost in Converse & Tolford'S Add?
- The median home value in Converse & Tolford'S Add is about $306,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Converse & Tolford'S Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Converse & Tolford'S Add right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Converse & Tolford'S Add?
- Converse & Tolford'S Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Converse & Tolford'S Add walkable?
- Converse & Tolford'S Add scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.