D. J. Deens Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $255K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.4/10
You'll want to catch D. J. Deens Sub. on an early evening, when the tree-lined streets settle into that golden-hour calm and you can actually hear yourself think. It's a 26-acre wedge of Highland Park where the lots run tight—about a fifth of an acre each—which means you're living close enough to your neighbors that sidewalks matter, but the subdivision's quiet streets keep things from feeling crowded. Coffee is steps away, groceries a three-minute walk, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just 5.8 minutes south if you need it, though most days you probably won't. Homes here run around $264K, and you're in the Lighthouse Academy school district. With nine parks within a mile and 228 restaurants scattered throughout the neighborhood, you're not exactly roughing it—you're just choosing to do it at human scale.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Fuller/Malta (SB): 4 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$255K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Eastern Park: 12 min walk
- Fuller Park: 13 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in D. J. Deens Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/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
Gorden Food Service
Carlucci's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
+1 more
Eastern Park
+1 more
Fuller Park Playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fuller/Malta (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Yankee Clipper Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Recent Sale Price
$255K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
67
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
0.10 ac – 0.35 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Eastern Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Lighthouse Academy
Crime in D. J. Deens Sub. 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 D. J. Deens Sub. 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.
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 ~6,334 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 D. J. Deens Sub. 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Wendy's
Fast Food
Carlucci's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Cone Shoppe
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about D. J. Deens Sub.
- What do homes cost in D. J. Deens Sub.?
- The median home value in D. J. Deens Sub. is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the D. J. Deens Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in D. J. Deens Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve D. J. Deens Sub.?
- D. J. Deens Sub. is served by Lighthouse Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is D. J. Deens Sub. walkable?
- D. J. Deens Sub. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.