Creston
Urban energy, solid value
45 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
- 182 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 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
Explore Creston
Same name, different focus — Creston is also covered as:
- Creston Business District — the business district — shops, restaurants, and the commercial corridor
- Creston Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Creston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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182 homes sold in Creston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthCreston Market
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Wing Heaven
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Sparrows Coffee
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Vinny's bar
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Briggs Park
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Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
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Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
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Creston Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Knapp (SB)
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Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
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daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Creston 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Creston home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
11 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$350K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$162K
Median
Who actually lends in Creston, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Neighborhood Association
Creston Neighborhood Association
Long-running north-side association (roots to 1906) serving Creston and its business district.
Source: nabooklet2020
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 ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Creston 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
Briggs Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Restaurant
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Vinny's bar
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
Good Good Good
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
School
Kent Hills School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
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 45 homes for sale in Creston right now, and 182 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 City MiddleHigh (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.
