Degraff Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $206K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
Degraff Add. plots just four acres within the Southeast End area of Grand Rapids—small enough to cross in a few minutes, dense enough to matter. The median home value sits around $238K, which makes sense given the subdivision's location a ten-minute drive from downtown and literally steps away from a Rapid transit stop. Lots run about 0.12 acres each, the kind of tight spacing that made sense when the neighborhood took shape, and the 18-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford airport keeps you connected without noise. You're walking distance to Mulick Park and a dozen restaurants scattered within a mile, while Grand Rapids Public Schools handles the district. It's the platted kind of subdivision where walkability wasn't marketed—it was just how things got built.
Why people love it here
$206K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Kalamazoo/Griggs (NB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Mulick Park: 9 min walk
- Ottawa Hills Park: 14 min walk
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Median home price in Degraff Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,398/mo
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Median Sale Price
$206K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.15 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
+1 more
Mulick Park
+1 more
Mulick Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Griggs (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mulick Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 23 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Degraff 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 Degraff Add. home (around $206,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,370 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,370/mo | $36,538 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,577/mo | $42,066 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,647/mo | $43,915 |
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 Degraff 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(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(21)
Mineo's Pizza
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
+16 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Degraff Add.
- What do homes cost in Degraff Add.?
- The median home value in Degraff Add. is about $206,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Degraff Add.?
- Degraff Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Degraff Add. walkable?
- Degraff Add. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.