Heald Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $625K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
The quickest way to describe Heald Add. is that you're four minutes from downtown Grand Rapids but surrounded by the architectural weight of Heritage Hill, where Queen Anne mansions and brick Victorians line the streets like a living museum of American building styles. This five-acre platted subdivision sits at the neighborhood's heart, within walking distance of a coffee shop and a restaurant, and transit runs close enough that you won't need the car for everything—though Pleasant Park sits right beside you, and there are twenty-one parks within a mile if you want green space without the hunt. Homes here run around $625K, supported by Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the density of dining (331 restaurants within a mile) and grocery options (thirty stores within two miles) means the logistics of living are genuinely handled. What makes it work, though, is the simple fact that you're not choosing between character and convenience—you get both, and the walk to the boat launch at Butterworth Park is less than two miles when you need it.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$625K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Pleasant Park: 3 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Heald Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,243/mo
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Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
+1 more
Rowster
+1 more
Eastern Kille Wealthy
+1 more
Pleasant Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
MLK/College (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Heald 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Heald Add. home (around $625,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $111k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,157 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,157/mo | $110,855 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,786/mo | $127,628 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,996/mo | $133,237 |
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.
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DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Heald 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pleasant Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
105
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Restaurant
Good Truckin' Diner
Restaurant
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Morris School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Henry School
Vandenberg School
Madison Park School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Heald Add.
- What do homes cost in Heald Add.?
- The median home value in Heald Add. is about $625,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heald Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Heald Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heald Add.?
- Heald Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Heald Add. walkable?
- Heald Add. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.