Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $268K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.2/10
You're basically living a few blocks from the zoo and steps from downtown—coffee shop's a two-minute walk, restaurants everywhere you turn, and you're sitting in the middle of fourteen parks within a mile. The neighborhood has real bones: 1920s homes with hardwood floors and character you can't fake, mixed in with updated kitchens and modern touches. Transit is right there when you need it, and it's only about five minutes to downtown Grand Rapids proper. The whole area breathes that balance of being close enough to everything—grocery stores, dining, the action—but still feels like an actual neighborhood, not a strip of commercials. Lots of people walk their dogs around here; the vibe is genuinely low-key despite being so accessible.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Subway: 3 min walk
- 23 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Westown Commons Park: 8 min walk
- Unnamed park: 9 min walk
$268K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,816/mo
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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
A & B Grocery
Subway
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
St Ladislaus Aid Society
+1 more
Westown Commons Park
+1 more
Westown Commons Park Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Butterworth Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lane/Dayton (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Picnic Area
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$268K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
210
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2004 sq ft – 0.23 ac
Expected Rent
$2,700/mo
$2,375 – $3,025 · estimated range
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward 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 & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. home (around $267,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,802 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,802/mo | $48,048 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,074/mo | $55,302 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,165/mo | $57,741 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$349K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$175K
Median
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward 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)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Fast Food
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Tabusa
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
Maplewood School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add.
- What do homes cost in Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add.?
- The median home value in Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. is about $267,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add.?
- Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. walkable?
- Davis Turner & Carrolls 8th Ward Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.