F. A. Stones Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $270K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.6/10
Sullivan Field sits right next to the subdivision, which means you've got immediate access to playing fields without leaving your block—and the whole Shawmut Hills area is threaded with parks, seven of them within a mile. Mostly built in the 1950s and '60s in that straightforward Midwestern way: ranch, Cape Cod, colonial, the kind of house that doesn't demand much from you but doesn't apologize either. Dining options are dense—150 restaurants within a mile, a coffee shop about seven minutes on foot, a grocery store less than half a mile away—which is the sort of proximity that matters when you're trying to cut back on driving. Downtown Grand Rapids is five or six minutes away, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area. If you've lived in enough places to know what you actually want, this subdivision offers the straightforward appeal of established residential blocks with room to breathe and genuine walkable access to the stuff you use every week.
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Why people love it here
$270K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Sullivan Field: 4 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Sullivan Field: 4 min walk
- Valley Field: 7 min walk
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Median home price in F. A. Stones Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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4 homes sold in F. A. Stones Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$270K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
56
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
2405 sq ft – 0.26 ac
Expected Rent
$1,725/mo
$1,575 – $1,850 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Dairy Queen
+1 more
Eden Cafe
+1 more
Triangle Tavern
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Bridge/Valley (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sullivan Field
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in F. A. Stones 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 F. A. Stones Add. home (around $270,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,819 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,819/mo | $48,497 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,093/mo | $55,819 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,186/mo | $58,280 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 F. A. Stones 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(8)
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Villa Maria School
School
Sibley School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about F. A. Stones Add.
- What do homes cost in F. A. Stones Add.?
- The median home value in F. A. Stones Add. is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the F. A. Stones Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in F. A. Stones Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve F. A. Stones Add.?
- F. A. Stones Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is F. A. Stones Add. walkable?
- F. A. Stones Add. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.