Hollister & Boyds Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $236K·Walkability 7.5/10·Schools 4.2/10
Early evening, when the tree canopies start casting long shadows across the deep lots and the yards themselves become the main event, this stretch reveals what draws people here. The neighborhood sits within John Ball Park, close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a 4.5-minute drive feels almost like living in the thick of it, yet the blocks themselves feel residential and grounded—properties tend toward substantial acreage per lot, and many have been systematically updated over the last decade. A restaurant or coffee shop is a six-minute walk, and transit stops sit practically at the curb, though the real amenity pull is the 23 parks within a mile and the boat launch at Butterworth Park just 0.4 miles away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the proximity to the GVSU campus brings a steady current of activity—students, young professionals, and established families all exist here without friction. What makes the neighborhood work is the balance: enough density for walkable dining and services, enough space that yards feel like actual refuges, and access to downtown that never requires a second thought.
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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
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Oxford Street Trail: 2 min walk
- Unnamed park: 4 min walk
$236K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hollister & Boyds Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,601/mo
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A & B Grocery
TABUSA
+1 more
Bitter End Coffee House
+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/Straight (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
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
115
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$236K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
17
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
2862 sq ft – 0.26 ac
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,525 – $1,950 · estimated range
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Hollister & Boyds 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 Hollister & Boyds Add. home (around $235,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,589 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,589/mo | $42,372 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,829/mo | $48,770 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,909/mo | $50,920 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$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 Hollister & Boyds 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)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
919 Party Store
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Tabusa
Restaurant
Rika’s Chicken & More LLC
Restaurant
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Bar
St Ladislaus Aid Society
Bar
Fulton Street Pub & Grill
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Lexington
Lexington School
Sacred Heart School
Maplewood School
Southwest Elementary School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 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
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Hollister & Boyds Add.
- What do homes cost in Hollister & Boyds Add.?
- The median home value in Hollister & Boyds Add. is about $235,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hollister & Boyds Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hollister & Boyds 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 Hollister & Boyds Add.?
- Hollister & Boyds Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Hollister & Boyds Add. walkable?
- Hollister & Boyds Add. scores 7.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.