Houseman'S Fair Ground Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $241K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 3.9/10
If you're heading there to see what a real neighborhood looks like—not some polished marketing version—you're already in the right mindset. Houseman's Fair Ground Add. is a thirty-one-acre platted subdivision in Southeast Grand Rapids where the lots run small (about a tenth of an acre each) and the bones of the place are honest: you're close to downtown—five and a half minutes by car—with nearly fifty restaurants and two dozen grocery stores within walking distance. A transit stop sits steps away, and Rasberry Field is a seven-minute walk when you need air. What makes staying here work is proximity without pretense. You can walk to a restaurant in three minutes, grab coffee less than a mile out, and if you want the water, Butterworth Park Launch is a short drive north. Nine parks within a mile give you options for the morning, and downtown's close enough that "running into the city" isn't an expedition. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The subdivision itself is part of the larger Southeast community work happening through Seeds of Promise, where resident-led initiatives have been rebuilding the neighborhood block by block for over two decades.
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Why people love it here
$241K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq: 4 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Rasberry Field: 11 min walk
- Alexander Park: 15 min walk
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Median home price in Houseman'S Fair Ground Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,638/mo
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4 homes sold in Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$241K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
153
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
0.11 ac – 0.27 ac
Expected Rent
$1,175/mo
$1,050 – $1,325 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Giant Supermarket
+1 more
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
My Place Bar
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
+1 more
Clemente Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Hall (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rasberry Field
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Houseman'S Fair Ground 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 Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. home (around $241,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,625 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,625/mo | $43,333 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,870/mo | $49,876 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,953/mo | $52,075 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Houseman'S Fair Ground 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)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(13)
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Taqueria San Jose
Restaurant
Fast Food
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
My Place Bar
Bar
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Jefferson School
South High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Madison Park School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Houseman'S Fair Ground Add.
- What do homes cost in Houseman'S Fair Ground Add.?
- The median home value in Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. is about $241,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Houseman'S Fair Ground Add.?
- Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. walkable?
- Houseman'S Fair Ground Add. scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.