Grove St Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $222K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Plainfield Avenue cuts a diagonal line through this corner of Creston, and Grove St Sub. sits just off that hum—a six-acre pocket of smaller lots where homes run around $188K and the whole block feels like it has room to breathe without stepping far from the action. Lot sizes hover around a tenth of an acre, modest but real, with a grocery store practically at your doorstep and ninety-six restaurants within a mile if you're the type to wander. Mary Waters Park is an eight-minute walk, transit stops are steps away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just four and a half minutes down the road.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$222K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Mary Waters Park: 12 min walk
- Sweet Street Park: 13 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Grove St Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,507/mo
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Creston Market
+1 more
Arcane Pizza
+1 more
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
+1 more
Rezervoir Lounge
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
West Grand Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Grove (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$222K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
39
Median Lot Size
4347 sq ft
322 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Crime in Grove St 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 →To buy a median-priced Grove St Sub. home (around $222,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,477 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,477/mo | $39,376 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,700/mo | $45,334 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,775/mo | $47,326 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Grove St 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mary Waters Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Kendall School
Palmer School
Turner School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grove St Sub.
- What do homes cost in Grove St Sub.?
- The median home value in Grove St Sub. is about $222,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grove St Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Grove St Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grove St Sub.?
- Grove St Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Grove St Sub. walkable?
- Grove St Sub. scores 8.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.