Creston
Urban energy, solid value
43 homes for sale·Median $280K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.7/10
This corner of northeast Grand Rapids has that rare quality where you can walk to everything that matters — literally everything. With grocery stores and coffee shops at your doorstep and 408 restaurants within a mile, you'll find yourself becoming one of those people who genuinely enjoys running errands on foot. The neighborhoods here, from Riverside Gardens to the historic Creston Hills, each have their own personality, but they all share that same walkable, tree-lined sensibility that makes you actually want to know your neighbors.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$280K median
- 185 sales in last 12mo
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Briggs Park: 5 min walk
- Sweet Street Park: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Creston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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185 homes sold in Creston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Frequently asked about Creston
- What do homes cost in Creston?
- The median home value in Creston is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Creston housing market?
- there are 43 homes for sale in Creston right now, and 185 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Creston?
- Creston is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Creston walkable?
- Creston scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
