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Subdivision11.2 acres

Graham Estates

Strong schools draw families here

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 15% park access🎓Top 25% school access
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🎓Schools
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Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 32 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 8/10
💰Home Values

$357K median

  • Assessor estimate
  • $62K median household income
  • 55% owner-occupied
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Sibley Tunnel: 7 min walk
  • Covell Park: 14 min walk
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

Early morning light hits these streets best, when the neighborhood's tree-lined blocks feel almost sleepy before the day cranks up—a quality that persists even though downtown Grand Rapids is just six minutes away by car. Graham Estates sits within John Ball Park, an 11-acre subdivision where the median home runs around $357K and lots average a sensible 0.29 acres, giving you enough ground without the upkeep burden of sprawl. You're close enough to walk to a restaurant in six minutes or grab coffee in nine, yet surrounded by roughly 60 dining options and 24 grocers within a mile, so the convenience doesn't feel cramped. Transit sits two minutes on foot, a dog park nine minutes away, and Covell Park—one of ten parks within walking distance—offers actual space to breathe. Homes feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you've got a boat, Butterworth Park Launch is a short 1.5-mile drive. It's the kind of place where urban access and breathing room stop being opposites.

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Nearby Schools

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 32 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 8/10

Elementary

16

K-5 nearby

Middle

6

6-8 nearby

High School

15

9-12 nearby

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
3Shawmut Hills SchoolElementary · PK-08 · 261 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 189 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$357K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

30

Median Lot Size

0.25 ac

0.19 ac – 0.77 ac

Median Income

$62K

Household

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Covell Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Data sources: parcels, listings, schools · Updated 4/19/2026