Forslund Condominium
Walkable with great nature access
Median $631K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
Sandwiched between the Amway Grand and the JW Marriott, this 18-unit building sits in the thickest part of downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're literally steps from restaurants—462 of them within a mile—and about two minutes from a coffee shop on foot. The condo features hardwood floors, underground parking (a real asset when you're this central), and a rooftop deck that overlooks the action below. Lyon Square sits right adjacent, and a dog park is a seven-minute walk away if you need to burn some energy without leaving the neighborhood. Grocery stores are about an 11-minute walk, transit is two minutes away, and the whole downtown corridor is 1.4 minutes by car—which is less a commute and more a formality. Homes here run around $724K, and you're attending Grand Rapids Public Schools. If you're the type who actually wants to live where things happen rather than drive to them, the tight footprint and the location do the work. Just know what you're signing up for: this is not a sprawl situation. It's dense, walkable, and built for people who think proximity to restaurants and transit beats square footage.
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
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 145 parks within 1 mile
- Lyon Square: 2 min walk
- Louis Campau Promenade: 3 min walk
$631K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Forslund Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,280/mo
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Boardwalk Subs
The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee - Grand Plaza
Rendezvous
+1 more
Lyon Square
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Monroe/Pearl (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lyon Square
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
145
within 1 mile
Crime in Forslund Condominium 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 →Median Sale Price
$631K
Based on 3yr sales
Units
20
Complex Size
0.33 ac
20 units
To buy a median-priced Forslund Condominium home (around $630,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $112k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,194 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,194/mo | $111,830 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,828/mo | $128,751 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,040/mo | $134,410 |
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
~$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 Forslund Condominium 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)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Mdrd
Restaurant
The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee - Grand Plaza
Café
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Café
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Marys School
Lexington
Lexington School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids Public School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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(14)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forslund Condominium
- What do homes cost in Forslund Condominium?
- The median home value in Forslund Condominium is about $630,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Forslund Condominium?
- Forslund Condominium is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Forslund Condominium walkable?
- Forslund Condominium scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.