Knapp
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Knapp is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $315,000.
Median $315K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 9.0/10
Knapp's Corners sits a short drive—about 12 minutes—from downtown, which means you're close enough to the city's pull without being under its thumb. The neighborhood itself is anchored by retail and dining; there are 179 restaurants within a mile, and a grocery store is a four-minute walk, steps to transit, steps to restaurants. Biking trails lace the area, and the nearby township park is less than a mile away. Homes tend toward brick ranches and raised ranches on wooded or ravine-backed lots—the kind of property where your backyard doesn't touch a neighbor's. It's 89 acres of the kind of place where you can own land, eat out without thinking about it, and still bike somewhere quiet.
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Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Leffingwell/KCTC Dr (NB): 7 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Grand Rapids Township Park: 4 min drive
- Grand Rapids Township Trails: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Knapp
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Oscars
Grand Rapids Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Mason Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/KCTC Dr (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema GR North
+2 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Crime in Knapp 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 →Recent Sale Price
$315K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$2,000/mo
$1,850 – $2,175 · estimated range
To buy a median-priced Knapp home (around $315,000) at today's 7.40% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,249 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
Mortgage (principal and interest) $1,745 · Property tax (est.) $394 · Insurance (est.) $110 = $2,249/mo
Assumes 20% down; excludes PMI and HOA fees.
| Down payment | Monthly: mortgage, tax, insurance | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,249/mo | $59,968 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,585/mo | $68,934 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,701/mo | $72,017 |
Estimates use a 7.40% 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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Knapp 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)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(10)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Koeze Retail - Knapp
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Kent Intermediate School District
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Beckwith School
Orchard View Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 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(13)
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Living in Knapp: the details
Is Knapp a good place to live?
Knapp suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids — 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 Forest Hills Public Schools. The going price is around $315,000.
What does it cost to live in Knapp?
Homes in Knapp sell for a median of about $315,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Knapp
- What do homes cost in Knapp?
- The median home value in Knapp is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Knapp housing market?
- no homes are listed in Knapp right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Knapp?
- Knapp is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Knapp walkable?
- Knapp scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
