Gunnisons Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $171K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
What might surprise you about Gunnisons Sub. is how much neighborhood actually fits into ten acres—this compact West Michigan subdivision sits within John Ball Park, where nearly half the surrounding area is green space, yet you're steps from a transit stop and downtown Grand Rapids is less than five minutes away. The lots run small at around 0.11 acres each, homes hover around $212K, and the real draw is density done right: a coffee shop is five minutes on foot, over 300 restaurants within a mile, and an unnamed park a four-minute walk away. You're attending Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you need water access, Butterworth Park Launch sits half a mile south. It's the kind of platted grid that works because proximity matters more than acreage—you trade square footage for location, walkable dining, and the kind of urban bones that actually let you live without a car, even in West Michigan.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park-rich area
- 95 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
- Westown Commons Park: 6 min walk
$171K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Gunnisons Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,161/mo
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3 homes sold in Gunnisons Sub. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthA & B Grocery
TABUSA
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Tim Hortons
+1 more
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Oxford Street Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Butterworth/Lane (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$171K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
69
Median Lot Size
4312 sq ft
1943 sq ft – 0.47 ac
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Gunnisons 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 Gunnisons Sub. home (around $171,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $30k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,137 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,137/mo | $30,330 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,309/mo | $34,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,367/mo | $36,454 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$275K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$138K
Median
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 Gunnisons 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.
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🍕 Restaurants(13)
Tabusa
Restaurant
Rika’s Chicken & More LLC
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(15)
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
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🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Lexington
Lexington School
Sibley School
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💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Gunnisons Sub.
- What do homes cost in Gunnisons Sub.?
- The median home value in Gunnisons Sub. is about $171,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gunnisons Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Gunnisons Sub. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gunnisons Sub.?
- Gunnisons Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Gunnisons Sub. walkable?
- Gunnisons Sub. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.