Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $141K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
You're a few minutes south of downtown, which means you've got that close-enough-to-walk-to feeling without the downtown premium. The neighborhood runs tight—small lots, established stock, the kind of blocks where a grocery and a restaurant are literally at your corner and transit is right there when you need it. Hardwood floors and basements show up in everything that moves; people tend to renovate kitchens and systems because that's where the work pays off on older homes. Garfield Park is a short walk if you want green space, and there are five other parks within a mile. Drive downtown in six minutes when you want noise and crowds; Gerald R. Ford is about twenty minutes out. This stretch sits in the Hope Academy of West Michigan school district and anchors the Seeds of Promise area—a neighborhood where people have been choosing to stay and rebuild, not flee.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant: 1 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$141K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Dickinson Buffer Park: 14 min walk
- Burton Woods Park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$954/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
El Especial Supermarket & Bakery
+1 more
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Metro Grand Rapids
+1 more
Dickinson Buffer Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Grand Rapids Bike Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Cottage Grove Street Station (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$141K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
56
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3406 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. 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 Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. home (around $140,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $25k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $935 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $935/mo | $24,920 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,076/mo | $28,691 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,123/mo | $29,952 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. 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)
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Dos Amigos Restaurant
Restaurant
Las Perlas
Restaurant
La Cosinita Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Jefferson School
Dickinson School
South High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add.
- What do homes cost in Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add.?
- The median home value in Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. is about $140,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add.?
- Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. walkable?
- Davis Turner & Carroll Second Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.