Harding Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $315K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.8/10
The moment you turn onto the streets here, you notice the tight grid and modest lot sizes—this is a platted subdivision where homes sit close enough that you can actually walk to a grocery in two minutes, or step out your door and find a restaurant within arm's reach. Harding Estates spans just four acres with an average lot of about a third of an acre, which means the scale is decidedly human and the density works in your favor; five parks scatter within a mile, and a transit stop is a two-minute walk away. Downtown Grand Rapids sits 8.5 minutes south by car, while Gerald R. Ford airport is about 25 minutes farther. Homes here run around $359K and fall under Grand Rapids Public Schools. The real character comes from proximity—120 restaurants and two dozen grocery stores within a mile, Comstock Riverside Park and its boat launch a little over a mile off, and the kind of walkable corner-store convenience that doesn't require a car for your daily errands.
Why people love it here
$315K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company: 4 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
14,397 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
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Median home price in Harding Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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Median Sale Price
$315K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.27 ac – 0.44 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wendy's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Alpine Estates Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Harding Estates 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 Harding Estates home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Harding Estates 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
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Meijer
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Papa John's
Restaurant
Wingstop
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
School
Villa Maria School
Simons School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
West Grand Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Harding Estates
- What do homes cost in Harding Estates?
- The median home value in Harding Estates is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Harding Estates?
- Harding Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Harding Estates walkable?
- Harding Estates scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.