Gerritt Dupree'S Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $236K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
Gerritt Dupree's Addition sits in Creston, Grand Rapids' largest neighborhood, where Plainfield Avenue's diagonal business corridor keeps things animated and Mary Waters Park is a four-minute walk away. The subdivision itself is compact—just a single acre carved into fourteen-hundredths-acre lots with a median home value around $213,000—but it lands you five minutes from downtown and surrounded by serious amenities density: seventy-eight restaurants within a mile, thirty-six grocery stores within two, and transit access that scores a perfect ten. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you need to breathe, Riverside Park and the White Pine Trail connect nearby for something longer than a stroll. The real detail: homes here are modest, affordable, and planted in the middle of a neighborhood that's gotten visibly more interesting over the past decade without losing its edge.
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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$236K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Mary Waters Park: 7 min walk
- Sweet Street Park: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Gerritt Dupree'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,602/mo
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Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Lafayette (EB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$236K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
4204 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Crime in Gerritt Dupree'S Add. 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 Gerritt Dupree'S Add. home (around $236,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,570 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,570/mo | $41,859 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,807/mo | $48,192 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,887/mo | $50,310 |
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 Gerritt Dupree'S Add. 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
Mary Waters Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Kendall School
Palmer School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gerritt Dupree'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Gerritt Dupree'S Add.?
- The median home value in Gerritt Dupree'S Add. is about $236,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Gerritt Dupree'S Add.?
- Gerritt Dupree'S Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Gerritt Dupree'S Add. walkable?
- Gerritt Dupree'S Add. scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.