Culham Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $305K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 3.8/10
—and that's why we landed in Culham Park, a 14-acre platted subdivision tucked inside Alger Heights, where the houses are modest, the lots are tight (averaging 0.15 acres), and you can walk to the grocery in seven minutes if you're willing to move your feet. Homes here run around $285K, which means you're not paying for square footage—you're paying for proximity to what actually matters: a dozen parks within a mile, thirty-some restaurants in arm's reach, and the kind of neighborhood where you don't need a car to forget you own one, though Grand Rapids downtown is only eleven minutes away when you do. The Grand Rapids Public Schools serve the area, and transit stops are steps from your door. It's the opposite of a subdivision that feels like a subdivision—more like buying a house in someone else's already-solved puzzle.
Why people love it here
$305K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Samboosa Bell: 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Seymour Park: 4 min walk
- Paris Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Culham Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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9 homes sold in Culham Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$305K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
61
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
0.12 ac – 0.24 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
+1 more
Samboosa Bell
+1 more
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Edna (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 20 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Culham 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 Culham Park home (around $305,000) 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 $2,029 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,029/mo | $54,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,336/mo | $62,283 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,438/mo | $65,020 |
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.
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 Culham 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Making Thyme Kitchen
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
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🍺 Bars(19)
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🏫 Schools(27)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Culham Park
- What do homes cost in Culham Park?
- The median home value in Culham Park is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Culham Park housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Culham Park right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Culham Park?
- Culham Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Culham Park walkable?
- Culham Park scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.