Jon Hazeltine
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Downtown
Walkable and connected
The quick answer
Downtown is a walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and less than a mile from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $370,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $370K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.1/10
Art. Food. Music. Business.
Downtown Grand Rapids is big enough that you'll never run out of something new to try on your night out but small enough to still feel like home. It's the center of culture, business, and medical research in West Michigan.
Grand Rapids was nicknamed "Beer City USA" for its abundance of craft breweries, many of which are right downtown — the most iconic being Founders Brewing Co. If beer isn't your thing, Madcap Coffee Company is a world-renowned minimalist cafe. San Chez Tapas Bistro and The B.O.B. are local favorites for dining, while The Intersection and 20 Monroe Live regularly host headliners of every style.
About this area
Living in the absolute heart of downtown means stepping outside your door and into the pulse of Grand Rapids. With 594 restaurants within a mile and your nearest coffee shop literally at street level, this is urban living distilled to its essence. You're not just close to everything — you ARE everything. The skywalk connects you to Van Andel Arena, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, and Rosa Parks Circle without ever needing a coat, while the Grand River flows just blocks away.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Express Cafe: 1 min walk
- 30 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 150 parks within 1 mile
- Calder Plaza: 2 min walk
- Lyon Square: 6 min walk
$370K median
- 22 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Downtown
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Overall walkability score out of 10
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Jon Hazeltine
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Living in Downtown: the details
Is Downtown a good place to live?
If you're after a walkable setting and a spot close to downtown Grand Rapids, Downtown is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $370,000.
What does it cost to live in Downtown?
The median home value in Downtown is about $370,000. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 22 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Downtown
- What do homes cost in Downtown?
- The median home value in Downtown is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Downtown housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Downtown right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Downtown?
- Downtown is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Downtown walkable?
- Downtown scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
