Division and 36th
Walkable and connected
Median $331K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
You're greeted by a stretch of solid, practical commerce—the kind of West Michigan intersection where real businesses have planted roots and kept them there. This area, a few minutes east of downtown Grand Rapids, mixes established retail, service shops, and local staples with the kind of residential pockets where families have built actual lives, not just moved through. The lots are spacious and mature; you'll find updated ranch and ranch-style homes sitting back on generous land, many with newer windows, fresh kitchens, and decks built for real entertaining. Local MLS notes mention hardwood floors, fireplace-anchored great rooms, and the kind of thoughtful updates—new roofs, rewired systems, quality replacements—that speak to owners who've stuck around. It's the sort of unglamorous, ungated place where the appeal is straightforward: room to breathe, things that work, and enough commercial spine nearby to handle what you actually need without a trip downtown.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Kalamazoo/Southampton (SB): 1 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
$331K median
- 56 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Ken-O-Sha South Loop: 8 min bike
- Oxford Park: 4 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Division and 36th
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,247/mo
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56 homes sold in Division and 36th this year. Thinking of selling?
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
Mediterranian Island International Foods
+1 more
Great White Fish Chicken
Cone City
The Pump House
Oxford Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Ken-O-Sha South Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Southampton (SB)
+1 more
Zuah Pharmacy
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Nearest Park
Oxford Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Division and 36th 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Division and 36th home (around $331,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,202 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,202/mo | $58,709 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,535/mo | $67,592 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,646/mo | $70,562 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$415K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$208K
Median
Who actually lends in Division and 36th, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 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 Division and 36th 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)
Mediterranian Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Island International Foods
Grocery Store
Everest Marketplace LLC
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Great White Fish Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
Papa Johns Pizza
Restaurant
Chicken wok
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Ken-O-Sha Park School
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Division and 36th
- What do homes cost in Division and 36th?
- The median home value in Division and 36th is about $331,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Division and 36th housing market?
- there are 12 homes for sale in Division and 36th right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Division and 36th?
- Division and 36th is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Division and 36th walkable?
- Division and 36th scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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