Estelles Add.
Surrounded by nature
Median $298K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 3.9/10
Estelles Add. sits in the heart of the Southeast End, where downtown Grand Rapids is just 8.7 minutes away—close enough to catch a show or grab dinner without the city feeling like it's on your doorstep. The 33-acre subdivision is small and walkable, with homes built in contemporary style and running around $262K. You're steps from The Rapid transit stop, and Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a five-minute walk if you need green space fast; there are actually seven parks within a mile. Grocery stores dot the area—the nearest is less than a mile away—and you've got 133 restaurants to choose from within a couple of miles, so meal planning here is more about appetite than options. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the neighborhood, and if you're itching to hit the water, Butterworth Park Launch sits about three miles out for boat access.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 8 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 7 min bike
$298K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.7 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Estelles Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,020/mo
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18 homes sold in Estelles Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Median Sale Price
$298K
18 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
191
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3280 sq ft – 0.16 ac
Based on 25 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
+1 more
MUDPENNY Roastery
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Fisk (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Estelles 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 Estelles Add. home (around $297,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,979 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,979/mo | $52,767 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,278/mo | $60,751 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,378/mo | $63,421 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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.
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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 Estelles 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(19)
Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
+14 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Eastown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 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(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Estelles Add.
- What do homes cost in Estelles Add.?
- The median home value in Estelles Add. is about $297,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Estelles Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Estelles Add. right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Estelles Add.?
- Estelles Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Estelles Add. walkable?
- Estelles Add. scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.