Division South
Walkable and connected
Median $211K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 3.8/10
The commute here feels different the moment you head toward work—you're moving through an area where breweries, restaurants, and concert venues cluster within walking distance of hospitals like Trinity Health and St. Mary's, so your lunch break might actually lead somewhere. The bones of this stretch are solid: homes built solid in the early 20th century sit alongside updated townhomes with attached garages and modern layouts, many from newer developments like Tapestry Square that were designed with proximity to retail and dining in mind. You're just outside Heritage Hill Historic District and close enough to downtown Grand Rapids and US 131 that getting around isn't a question—it's just how the geography works. What draws you back, though, is the real mix: the kind of density where you can walk to hospital campuses, breweries, and shops without feeling like you've landed in a commercial zone. This is where people who work nearby actually choose to live, because the place does both at once.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- M.L.K. Jr Street Station (SB): 3 min walk
- 17 places within a 10 min walk
$211K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Division South
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,431/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
Franklin Big Save Liquor
+1 more
New York Fried Chicken
Treetops Cafe + Shop
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Campau Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
M.L.K. Jr Street Station (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Division South 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 South home (around $210,750) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,421 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,421/mo | $37,885 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,635/mo | $43,604 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,707/mo | $45,526 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
$300K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$150K
Median
Who actually lends in Division South, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
~$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 Division South 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)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(24)
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Restaurant
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Covenant Christian High School
School
Saint Joseph School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Madison Park School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Division South
- What do homes cost in Division South?
- The median home value in Division South is about $210,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Division South housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Division South right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Division South?
- Division South is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Division South walkable?
- Division South scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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