Hornberger Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $273K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
Hornberger Add. sits in the heart of Midtown, where Michigan Street runs thick with locally loved restaurants, bars, and coffee spots—the kind of block where you can walk to dinner without thinking twice. It's a small subdivision of about an acre, with lots averaging 0.14 acres and homes clustered tight, median value around $300K. The walkability is legit: groceries and restaurants within a three-minute walk, a coffee shop five minutes out, and Eastern Park just seven minutes on foot if you need green space (there are thirteen parks within a mile if you're counting). Downtown Grand Rapids is barely five minutes away by car, and you're close enough to the Medical Mile and all those community institutions without feeling hemmed in by them. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district covers the area, transit is a three-minute walk, and if you've got a dog, a proper dog park is only twelve minutes down the road.
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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
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$273K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Eastern Park: 11 min walk
- Unnamed park: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Hornberger Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,850/mo
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Gorden Food Service
+1 more
KFC
+1 more
Orchard House Books & Coffee
Logan's Alley
+1 more
Eastern Park
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$273K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.17 ac
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · estimated range
Crime in Hornberger 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 Hornberger Add. home (around $272,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,835 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,835/mo | $48,946 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,113/mo | $56,336 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,206/mo | $58,820 |
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
~$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.
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 Hornberger 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
Eastern Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Toasted Pickle
Restaurant
Taco Borracho
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Eastern School
Hillcrest School
Grand Rapids Public School
Congress Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Hornberger Add.
- What do homes cost in Hornberger Add.?
- The median home value in Hornberger Add. is about $272,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hornberger Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hornberger Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hornberger Add.?
- Hornberger Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Hornberger Add. walkable?
- Hornberger Add. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.