H.E. Thompson Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $178K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
...—so yeah, H.E. Thompson Add. is this ten-acre platted subdivision right in the heart of Southeast Grand Rapids, just minutes from downtown. The lots are compact, averaging a tenth of an acre, which means neighbors are close enough that you can actually walk to a grocery in three minutes or grab food within four. There are forty-two restaurants within a mile, and Garfield Park is a nine-minute walk away if you need some green space. Transit is right there too—a bus stop is three minutes on foot.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Unnamed playground: 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$178K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Dickinson Buffer Park: 11 min walk
- Garfield Park: 13 min walk
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Median home price in H.E. Thompson Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,211/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
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
Load a Spud Potato Bar
+1 more
Mi Cultura Cafe
+1 more
Yester Years Lounge
+1 more
Dickinson Buffer Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Madison/Griggs (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Est. Home Value
$178K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
44
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2426 sq ft – 0.17 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in H.E. Thompson Add. 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.
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Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 H.E. Thompson Add. 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(30)
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Load a Spud Potato Bar
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Dos Amigos Restaurant
Restaurant
Las Perlas
Restaurant
La Cosinita Restaurant
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
Jefferson School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
South High School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about H.E. Thompson Add.
- What do homes cost in H.E. Thompson Add.?
- The median home value in H.E. Thompson Add. is about $178,325. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve H.E. Thompson Add.?
- H.E. Thompson Add. is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is H.E. Thompson Add. walkable?
- H.E. Thompson Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.