Gross Point Farms
Solid value in a growing area
Median $328K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.4/10
You're living in a subdivision where downtown is basically seven minutes away, which means you can actually enjoy your morning without it feeling like a commute—coffee shops and restaurants are a short walk, and when you want green space, there are seven parks within a mile of your home. Gross Point Farms sits right in John Ball Park, a west-side neighborhood that's built around the zoo and gypsum mine landscape, so you're surrounded by that mix of established trees and genuine outdoor character without feeling isolated from the city. Homes here run around $328K, and the lots average a quarter-acre—tight enough to feel like a real neighborhood, spacious enough that you're not stacked on top of anyone. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and with a dog park a 14-minute walk away and transit access even closer, you've got the everyday logistics handled without thinking about it.
Why people love it here
$328K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Gypsum Grill and Event Center: 8 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Covell Park: 15 min walk
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
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Median home price in Gross Point Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,229/mo
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Est. Home Value
$328K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.24 ac
0.20 ac – 0.26 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Gypsum Grill and Event Center
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Covell Park
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Kent Trails
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Covell Ave Station (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Gross Point Farms 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Gross Point Farms 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)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Gypsum Grill and Event Center
Restaurant
Lion's Den
Restaurant
Fu Garden
Restaurant
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
Sacred Heart School
Shawmut Hills School
Sibley School
West Side Christian School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gross Point Farms
- What do homes cost in Gross Point Farms?
- The median home value in Gross Point Farms is about $328,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Gross Point Farms?
- Gross Point Farms is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Gross Point Farms walkable?
- Gross Point Farms scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.