Heartside
Walkable and connected
Median $390K·Walkability 6.9/10·Schools 4.0/10
What catches most people off guard is how much art and music pulse through this downtown stretch—galleries line Division Avenue (locals call it the Avenue for the Arts), The Intersection ranks among America's top 50 music venues, and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts anchors the creative energy. The neighborhood sits in the heart of Grand Rapids, bordered by Lafayette to the east and Wealthy to the south, and it's genuinely dense with things to do: restaurants, shops, and nightlife cluster here, plus major medical facilities like Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital anchor the eastern edge. The area's known as the most diverse stretch of downtown, and you'll find vintage stores, clubs, and galleries mixed throughout. Historic buildings—from converted loft condos in places like the Fitzgerald and Peck Building to the older brick architecture that earned it National Register status back in 1982—give the neighborhood real character. Heartside Park, built on what used to be railroad tracks, now has a splash pad, courts, and murals by local artists, a reminder that this spot got its name as a railroad hub over a century ago.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Big Mini Putt Club: 1 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
$390K median
- 39 sales in last 12mo
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Explore Heartside
Same name, different focus — Heartside is also covered as:
- Heartside Business District — the business district — shops, restaurants, and the commercial corridor
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Median home price in Heartside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Tavern on the Square
Starbucks Pick-Up
Big Mini Putt Club
Studio Park Piazza
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Arena (CCW)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Heartside 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Heartside home (around $390,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,629 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,629/mo | $70,107 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,026/mo | $80,690 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,159/mo | $84,248 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Heartside, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Heartside 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)
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Luna - GRAND RAPIDS
Restaurant
Tavern on the Square
Restaurant
Mertens Prime
Restaurant
The Caribbean Bite
Restaurant
Leo's Coney Island on Tap
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vandenberg School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Maplewood School
Grand Rapids Public School
Lexington
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest 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)
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Heartside
- What do homes cost in Heartside?
- The median home value in Heartside is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Heartside housing market?
- there are 18 homes for sale in Heartside right now, and 39 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Heartside?
- Heartside is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Heartside walkable?
- Heartside scores 6.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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