Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. — satellite view
Subdivision31.1 acres

Houseman'S Fair Ground Add.

Solid value in a growing area

🏙️2 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 18% park access
💰Home Values

$167K median

  • 6 sales in past year
🎓Schools
43

Average schools

  • Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • 51 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 9 parks within 1 mile
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 6 min drive
  • Plaster Creek Trail: 7 min drive
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby

This compact 31-acre neighborhood in Kent County offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and investment potential. With excellent transit access earning a perfect walkability score and proximity to downtown Grand Rapids, residents enjoy easy connectivity throughout the metro area. The community features generous lot sizes averaging 0.11 acres, providing space for gardens, parking, and outdoor living that's rare in urban settings.

Local amenities include eight restaurants within walking distance, four grocery stores within two miles, and Rasberry Field among nine nearby parks. The area attracts a mix of homeowners and investors, with many properties serving as starter homes or rental opportunities. Served by Grand Rapids Public Schools, the neighborhood works well for first-time buyers, real estate investors, and anyone seeking affordable urban living with room to grow.

At a Glance

Median Home Price

$230K

6 sales/yr

Parcels / Units

153

Median Lot Size

0.11 ac

2126 sq ft – 0.55 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Nearby Schools

4.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 51 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · 0.0 mi
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · 0.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · 0.0 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · 0.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
2Ottawa Hills High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 369 students · -1:1 · 0.0 mi
2Campus ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 266 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
2Alger Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 342 students · 20:1 · 0.0 mi

Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rasberry Field

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

9

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Fisk Lake

2.4 mi

Nearby Subdivisions

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026