Edmund Whalen'S Add
Walkable and connected
Median $265K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 3.5/10
What might surprise you about Edmund Whalen's Add is that a 12-acre subdivision on the west side can feel genuinely connected to the rest of the city without requiring a commute to prove it—downtown Grand Rapids is just 7 minutes away. Homes here run around $214K, and the lots are modest at roughly 0.16 acres each, which means neighbors are close enough that a restaurant or coffee shop is rarely more than a short drive. There are 72 restaurants within a mile, including spots literally steps away, and a transit stop just as near.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/DeHoop (EB): 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$265K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- Nanninga & Setsma Add. Area Trail: 4 min walk
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Median home price in Edmund Whalen'S Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,798/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Supermercado Mexico - Chicago Dr.
+1 more
Shelley's Kitchen
+1 more
New Life Nutrition
+1 more
Anazeh Sands Billiards
+1 more
Pinery Park
+1 more
Pinery Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Tennyson Drive Southwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/DeHoop (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Wyoming Branch
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$265K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
56
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
209 sq ft – 0.32 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pinery Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Crime in Edmund Whalen'S 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 →To buy a median-priced Edmund Whalen'S Add home (around $264,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,762 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,762/mo | $46,985 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,029/mo | $54,094 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,118/mo | $56,471 |
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.
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,348 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Edmund Whalen'S 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(30)
Supermercado Mexico - Chicago Dr.
Grocery Store
Amoco
Grocery Store
Latin American Super Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Tacos El Caporal - Burton
Restaurant
Shelley's Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Roberto's Pizza
Restaurant
Street Taco Lady
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza & Grill
Bar
Anazeh Sands Billiards
Bar
Park Center Lanes
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Godfrey School
Lee High School
School
Holy Name School
The Potter's House
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Edmund Whalen'S Add
- What do homes cost in Edmund Whalen'S Add?
- The median home value in Edmund Whalen'S Add is about $264,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Edmund Whalen'S Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Edmund Whalen'S Add right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Edmund Whalen'S Add?
- Edmund Whalen'S Add is served by Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee High School (7/10).
- Is Edmund Whalen'S Add walkable?
- Edmund Whalen'S Add scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.