Fralick & Worden Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $211K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.9/10
The neighborhood spreads across three acres of Southeast Grand Rapids with tight lots—a tenth of an acre each—that tell you immediately this is urban-scale living, not sprawl. Walking out to a restaurant takes about ten minutes, and you're steps from transit; downtown proper sits five and a half minutes away by car, which means the airport is close enough that you won't resent the drive. Twelve parks cluster within a mile, including Alexander Park a three-minute walk, so green space isn't theoretical here—it's the texture of the block. Grocery stores and coffee shops land under a mile in most directions, and sixty-six restaurants within a mile means you're not eating at the same place twice for months. The area sits within Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you need water access, Butterworth Park Launch is under two miles south. This is the kind of place where you can reasonably live without obsessing over where to go next—everything's already there, just at a human scale.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$211K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Alexander Park: 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fralick & Worden Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,432/mo
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Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$211K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
22
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
2953 sq ft – 0.25 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Alexander Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Highland (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Fralick & Worden Sub. 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 Fralick & Worden Sub. home (around $211,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,403 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,403/mo | $37,425 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,616/mo | $43,087 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,687/mo | $44,981 |
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 Fralick & Worden Sub. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alexander Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Tacos El Chavo
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Madison Park School
Grand Rapids High School
School
South High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fralick & Worden Sub.
- What do homes cost in Fralick & Worden Sub.?
- The median home value in Fralick & Worden Sub. is about $211,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fralick & Worden Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fralick & Worden Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fralick & Worden Sub.?
- Fralick & Worden Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Fralick & Worden Sub. walkable?
- Fralick & Worden Sub. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.