Gays Sub.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $1.4M·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
You're practically on top of downtown Grand Rapids here—a brisk walk from the city's oldest historic district, surrounded by a century-plus of architectural styles and the kind of street-level energy that comes with living steps from everything. Foster Park is a four-minute walk away, and you've got over thirty parks within a mile if you want options. Restaurants are everywhere (528 within a mile, if you're counting), with coffee shops and grocery stores close enough that car trips feel optional. Transit stops are essentially at your door, and downtown is less than two minutes away by car. Homes in Gays Sub. run around $1.4 million on average, sitting on lots that average just under half an acre.
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Why people love it here
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Faith Hope And Love Songs: 1 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
$1.4M median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Gays Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,661/mo
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Based on 36 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
Beijing Kitchen
+1 more
PaLatte Coffee & Art
Faith Hope And Love Songs
+1 more
Foster Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Fulton/Gay (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Est. Home Value
$1.4M
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.33 ac – 0.70 ac
Expected Rent
$1,275/mo
$1,125 – $1,425 · estimated range
Crime in Gays 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 →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 Gays 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
Foster Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
160
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Farmer's Fridge
Restaurant
Fava a Catering Company / Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Vandenberg School
Henry School
Morris School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 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)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Gays Sub.
- What do homes cost in Gays Sub.?
- The median home value in Gays Sub. is about $1,423,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Gays Sub.?
- Gays Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Gays Sub. walkable?
- Gays Sub. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.