Garfield Park
Walkable and connected
Median $264K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
This stretch of Grand Rapids has the distinction of being nearly impossible to leave once you're in—the vacancy rate hovers around zero, which tells you something about how tightly people hold on to homes here. Queen Anne Victorians and Tudor Revival houses line tree-lined streets, many with the kind of original woodwork and hardwood floors that make agents describe them as "charming" without irony. The 20-acre neighborhood park sits at the heart of things, and every September the Garfield Park Arts and Crafts Fair draws the community together; hand-painted murals decorate storefronts and buildings year-round, a reminder that art isn't background noise here. Madison Avenue SE between Hall and Alger streets is where you'll find the real action—Real Food Cafe, El Granjero Mexican Grill, and other local spots that have earned their regulars. Most people who want in end up buying along the perimeter instead, since homes in the core itself rarely come on the market; when they do, they're typically Victorian-era two and three-bedroom places that have been remodeled with modern kitchens and bathrooms while keeping their original character intact. You'll see people on bikes and walking dogs, actually talking to their neighbors—the kind of place where continuity matters.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Las Rocas Postres y Taqueria: 2 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$264K median
- 169 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Garfield Park: 12 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 13 min walk
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Median home price in Garfield Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,789/mo
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169 homes sold in Garfield Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
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Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bedollas
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Las Rocas Postres y Taqueria
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Mi Cultura Cafe
Yester Years Lounge
Garfield Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Division/Andre (NB)
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Walgreens
Seymour Library
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Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Garfield Park 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 Garfield Park home (around $263,573) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,777 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,777/mo | $47,380 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,045/mo | $54,532 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,135/mo | $56,937 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$300K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$117K
Median
Who actually lends in Garfield Park, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
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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
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 Garfield Park 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)
Bedollas
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
La Placita
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(18)
Las Rocas Postres y Taqueria
Restaurant
Restaurante Cancún El Pifas
Restaurant
Agave Sports Lounge
Restaurant
Tacos El Veracruz
Restaurant
Los 3 Mangos Michoacan
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(20)
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🏫 Schools(27)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Burton School
Dickinson School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
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💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 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(14)
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👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
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📚 Libraries(13)
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Frequently asked about Garfield Park
- What do homes cost in Garfield Park?
- The median home value in Garfield Park is about $263,573. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Garfield Park housing market?
- there are 43 homes for sale in Garfield Park right now, and 169 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Garfield Park?
- Garfield Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Garfield Park walkable?
- Garfield Park scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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