Graff Add.
Room to spread out, great value
Median $210K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.9/10
The moment you turn onto the tree-lined streets of Graff Add., you're struck by how much space five acres can feel like—wide lots averaging nearly two acres apiece, the kind of breathing room that's vanishing fast in West Michigan. It's a small subdivision in Southeast Grand Rapids, just five minutes from downtown, anchored by Seeds of Promise, the community development organization that's been quietly reshaping the neighborhood one block at a time. Homes here run around $214K, and you're steps from transit while still surrounded by land; there are ten parks within a mile, forty-eight restaurants, and a bus stop practically at your door. Rasberry Field is a five-minute walk away, and Gerald R. Ford Airport sits twenty-three minutes north if you need it. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area. It's the kind of place where you get actual property and real proximity to the city's pulse—no apologies necessary.
Why people love it here
2.0 acre avg lots
- 57 homes
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$210K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Graff Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$210K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
57
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.10 ac – 3.9 ac
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
+1 more
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
+1 more
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Highland (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Graff 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 Graff Add. home (around $210,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,397 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,397/mo | $37,247 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,608/mo | $42,883 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,679/mo | $44,768 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Graff 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
Rasberry Field
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
My Place Bar
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Madison Park School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
South High School
School
Grand Rapids High School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Graff Add.
- What do homes cost in Graff Add.?
- The median home value in Graff Add. is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Graff Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Graff Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Graff Add.?
- Graff Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Graff Add. walkable?
- Graff Add. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.