Creston
Walkable and connected
Median $255K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.8/10
The most useful fact about this stretch of northeast Grand Rapids is that it sits steps from Riverside Park, where the Grand River actually runs through—meaning you've got immediate access to trails and water without leaving the neighborhood. Tree-lined streets with bungalows and historic homes anchor the blocks, many recently remodeled with original hardwood and updated kitchens. Corner lots are common, and the whole area has the low-key feel of a residential pocket that happens to be minutes from downtown.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Isaac's Restaurant: 5 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
$255K median
- 35 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Explore Creston
Same name, different focus — Creston is also covered as:
- Creston Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
- Creston Neighborhood — the neighborhood — homes for sale and what it's like to live there
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Creston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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35 homes sold in Creston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Isaac's Restaurant
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Quinn & Tuite's
Briggs Park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Sweet (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 27 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 $255,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,696/mo | $45,229 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,953/mo | $52,072 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,039/mo | $54,361 |
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
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$274K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$137K
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
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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.
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
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 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.
Nearest Park
Briggs Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
Mike's Wings
Fast Food
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Johnny's Markets
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Palmer School
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Kendall School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ 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 $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Creston housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Creston right now, and 35 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 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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