Fuller Avenue
Surrounded by nature
Median $290K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
Straddling the edge between downtown's pull and the quieter residential blocks to the east, this stretch draws people who want both—proximity to Grand Rapids without the overhead that comes with its most expensive neighborhoods. The architecture here is what you'd expect from a mid-20th-century residential area: Craftsman bungalows and modest Colonial homes with good bones, front porches that still work, and original hardwood floors hiding under whatever came next. Hall Street Bakery sits nearby as a genuine gathering spot, the kind of place locals actually know by name. A Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Church anchors the neighborhood with real community presence, and the annual neighborhood picnic keeps things connected. The Boston Square redevelopment—a 9-acre mixed-use project—has settled in as a tangible neighbor rather than a distant promise, bringing activity without erasing what was here before. Most homes were built before 1961, so you're living in something with actual history; recent sales show people updating kitchens, windows, and systems while keeping the character intact. About a mile from Martin Luther King Park and genuinely walkable to the new Boston Square Hub, this part of Grand Rapids offers the kind of accessibility that doesn't require you to compromise on space or affordability.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 12 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 7 min bike
$290K median
- 20 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Fuller/Temple (SB): 2 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Fuller Avenue
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,967/mo
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20 homes sold in Fuller Avenue this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
7 Mares
+1 more
MUDPENNY Roastery
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Oakdale Gardens
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Temple (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Fuller Avenue 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fuller Avenue home (around $289,738) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,927 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,927/mo | $51,390 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,219/mo | $59,166 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,316/mo | $61,766 |
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.
Who actually lends in Fuller Avenue, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$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.
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 Fuller Avenue 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)
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Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(26)
7 Mares
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
+21 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 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(7)
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 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(17)
+14 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
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fuller Avenue
- What do homes cost in Fuller Avenue?
- The median home value in Fuller Avenue is about $289,738. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fuller Avenue housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Fuller Avenue right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fuller Avenue?
- Fuller Avenue is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Fuller Avenue walkable?
- Fuller Avenue scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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