Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.
Surrounded by nature
Median $461K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 3.8/10
Out here you're wedged between the walkable appeal of downtown and the quieter stretch toward Ottawa Hills, with original Craftsman-style homes—many restored to show off their hardwood floors and built-in bookshelves—sitting on modest lots that feel genuinely neighborly without feeling cramped. A cup of coffee or dinner is about a 10-minute walk, and The Rapid bus stop lands just two minutes away on foot, which means you can leave the car parked plenty of days. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is practically next door, and nine parks within a mile give you real options for a weekend outing. Downtown Grand Rapids pulls in at just over eight minutes by car, while the airport sits a comfortable 22 minutes out—close enough that you're not spending your life in traffic, but far enough that you feel genuinely removed from the rush. The homes here—mostly four-bedroom Craftsman revivals and three-bedroom charmers—tend to move fast, and you'll find yourself surrounded by 187 restaurants within walking distance and nearly 40 grocery stores within two miles, which speaks more to being nestled in an active urban pocket than isolated anywhere. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.7 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 5 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 12 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- MLK/Fuller (EB): 5 min walk
- 11 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,126/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.7 mi
Based on 27 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
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BJ's Urban Kitchen
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee
Billy's Lounge
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
MLK/Fuller (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Crime in Gildersleeve & Heringtons 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 →Recent Sale Price
$461K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3929 sq ft – 0.30 ac
To buy a median-priced Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. home (around $460,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,063 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,063/mo | $81,678 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,526/mo | $94,036 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,681/mo | $98,169 |
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.
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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
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 Gildersleeve & Heringtons 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Gallafe
Restaurant
Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
Restaurant
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Sigsbee School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.
- What do homes cost in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.?
- The median home value in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. is about $460,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub.?
- Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. walkable?
- Gildersleeve & Heringtons Sub. scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.