D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $345K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here, you've got downtown Grand Rapids about 15 minutes away by car, so you're close enough to duck into the city without leaving the suburbs behind. The neighborhood sits on nine acres of land with solid ranch homes—most on half-acre lots, many with finished basements and fenced yards perfect for grilling and entertaining. Sidewalks line the streets, and Heritage Park is a quick walk if you need greenery. Errands take a bit more effort than walkable neighborhoods—a grocery store is about seven minutes on foot, restaurants cluster nearby with nearly 200 options within a mile, and a coffee shop runs just over a mile down the road. Transit access is right here, steps away, which helps offset the car-dependent feel. The area leans residential and established, with homes that have been thoughtfully updated over the years: new kitchens, hardwood floors, fresh paint, and updated systems. If you want decent access to the city, local amenities, and some actual land to work with, this stretch checks the boxes.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.0 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Heritage Park: 9 min walk
- RiverTown Mall Trail: 11 min walk
Grandville West Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
Very walkable
- Wilson/42nd (SB): 2 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heritage Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.0 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
The Donut Conspiracy
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Heritage Park
+1 more
Heritage Park Playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Wilson/42nd (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 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. Van Singel Add. No.1 home (around $345,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,295 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,295/mo | $61,192 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,642/mo | $70,451 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,758/mo | $73,547 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 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(26)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Noodles & Company
Restaurant
The Donut Conspiracy
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
School
Grandville Middle School
School
Central Elementary School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1
- What do homes cost in D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1?
- The median home value in D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 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. Van Singel Add. No.1?
- D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville West Elementary School (7/10).
- Is D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 walkable?
- D. & J. Van Singel Add. No.1 scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.