Dunham Farm Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $328K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Driving through Dunham Farm Add., you're immediately struck by how compact and walkable it feels—13 acres of modest lots (averaging 0.14 acres) where a grocery run or coffee stop is a five-minute walk, and downtown Grand Rapids is just six minutes away by car. The subdivision sits within Baxter, an older residential pocket lined with early-20th-century architecture, and benefits from that neighborhood's density: 229 restaurants within a mile, 14 parks nearby, and transit access that rates a perfect 10 out of 10. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Homes here run around $217K, and you're steps from transit stops with Joe Taylor Park—complete with a modern playground and water feature—a three-minute walk away. The bones of this place are urban convenience wrapped in a walkable grid where most everything you need is close enough to reach on foot.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Joe Taylor Park: 5 min walk
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 9 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$328K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Dunham Farm Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,228/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Joe Taylor Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Fannies Corner
Delightful Eats
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee
Club Cruisers
Joe Taylor Park
+1 more
Joe Taylor Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Sherman (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Dunham Farm Add. 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
$328K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
71
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
3332 sq ft – 0.28 ac
To buy a median-priced Dunham Farm Add. home (around $328,200) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,183 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,183/mo | $58,212 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,513/mo | $67,020 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,624/mo | $69,966 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$490K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$122K
Median
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 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 Dunham Farm Add. 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(11)
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Tasty Tips BBQ
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Campus Elementary School
School
Sigsbee School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Frequently asked about Dunham Farm Add.
- What do homes cost in Dunham Farm Add.?
- The median home value in Dunham Farm Add. is about $328,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dunham Farm Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Dunham Farm Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dunham Farm Add.?
- Dunham Farm Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Dunham Farm Add. walkable?
- Dunham Farm Add. scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.