Gross Point No. 1
Walkable and connected
Median $325K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.4/10
Gross Point No. 1 sits on eleven acres in John Ball Park, a west-side neighborhood defined by the zoo and park that give it its name, with nearly half the area devoted to green space. You're minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—about six and a half minutes by car—and surrounded by over forty restaurants within a mile, plus a grocery store just over a mile away. The real draw here is the density of everyday life wrapped around actual land: a coffee shop is a three-minute walk, transit stops are two minutes on foot, and Covell Park is right there in six minutes if you want to step outside.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Covell Ave Station (WB): 5 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$325K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Covell Park: 8 min walk
- Tremont Greenspace: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Gross Point No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fu Garden
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Covell Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Covell Ave Station (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$325K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
42
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
0.13 ac – 0.34 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Covell Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
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 No. 1 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 Gross Point No. 1 home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
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
~$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 No. 1 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(28)
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Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fu Garden
Restaurant
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Mr Burger
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
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
Sacred Heart School
Sibley 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
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
+3 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gross Point No. 1
- What do homes cost in Gross Point No. 1?
- The median home value in Gross Point No. 1 is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gross Point No. 1 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Gross Point No. 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gross Point No. 1?
- Gross Point No. 1 is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Gross Point No. 1 walkable?
- Gross Point No. 1 scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.