Elston Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $197K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
The street hits different when you step out of the car—close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that you're six minutes from the action, far enough that you're not paying downtown prices. Elston Add. is a tight four-acre subdivision where homes run around $181K, and the lots are small (a tenth of an acre each), which means you're not spending weekends mowing or pretending you'll fix the fence. A transit stop is steps away, and restaurants cluster so densely nearby that you can eat something different every night for months without leaving a one-mile radius—48 options within walking distance, if you're the type who walks. Garfield Park is a ten-minute walk if you need green space, and the whole district feeds into Grand Rapids Public Schools. This is the kind of place where you picked the location first and the house second, knowing you didn't need much square footage to make a life here.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- La Vencedora: 3 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$197K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Burton Woods Park: 13 min walk
- Garfield Park: 15 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Elston Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,337/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
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
La Vencedora
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Yester Years Lounge
+1 more
Burton Woods Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton Street Station (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$197K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
980 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Elston 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 Elston Add. home (around $197,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,310 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,310/mo | $34,941 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,509/mo | $40,228 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,575/mo | $41,996 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Elston 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)
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
La Vencedora
Restaurant
La Favorita Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant S Divison
Restaurant
Los 3 Mangos Michoacan
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Burton School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
Jefferson School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Elston Add.
- What do homes cost in Elston Add.?
- The median home value in Elston Add. is about $197,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elston Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elston 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 Elston Add.?
- Elston Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Elston Add. walkable?
- Elston Add. scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.