Dixie
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Dixie is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grandville Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $285,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $285K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 7.3/10
On Grandville's east side, a compact pocket of streets goes by an everyday name pulled straight from Dixie Avenue SW, the platted road that anchors it. It's a small area, under a square mile, folded between Chicago Drive, 28th Street, and I-196 and reaching south to Porter Lake — the water some listings also call Luvis Lake. Worth being straight about the name: "Dixie" is a local, real-estate shorthand rather than an incorporated or officially bounded neighborhood, and there's no documented story for how the street came to be called that. Read it as simply the central-east part of Grandville around Dixie Avenue, not a place with its own founding legend.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.1 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Porter Lake: 1 min walk
- Lee Street Park: 6 min walk
$285K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Dixie
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,934/mo
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7 homes sold in Dixie this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lee Street Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.1 mi
Median Sale Price
$285K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lee Street Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$825 – $1,050 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
Florentine's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
+1 more
Lee Street Park
Unnamed playground
Porter Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest//Homewood (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Dixie 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 Grandville.
Grandville crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Dixie home (around $284,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,919 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,919/mo | $51,174 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,209/mo | $58,900 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,306/mo | $61,497 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Dixie 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(26)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Sweet Racks Smokin' Butts BBQ
Restaurant
Florentine's
Restaurant
Fast Food
Grand Villa Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+4 more within 5 miles
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Living in Dixie: the details
Is Dixie a good place to live?
Dixie suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grandville Public Schools. The going price is around $285,000.
What does it cost to live in Dixie?
The median home value in Dixie is about $285,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dixie
- What do homes cost in Dixie?
- The median home value in Dixie is about $284,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dixie housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Dixie right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dixie?
- Dixie is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville East Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Dixie walkable?
- Dixie scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
