Mike Nawrot
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Calvin Crest
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The quick answer
Calvin Crest is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Wyoming Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $375,000.
Median $375K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.7/10
Out here in central Grandville, the streets fan out from Calvin Crest Park, the roughly 9-acre green space on Ivanrest Ave SW that gives this part of the metro's southwest side its name. There's no old platted subdivision called Calvin Crest — the name comes from the park itself, which anchors the area between about 34th and 36th Streets. The park is the reason to know the place: a baseball and softball field with stands, a full basketball court, a playground, picnic tables, and paths through a natural area, plus a 10-court tennis complex that's unusually large for a neighborhood park, complete with its own viewing stands.
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Why people love it here
$375K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Calvin Crest Park: 5 min walk
- KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD: 11 min bike
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Median home price in Calvin Crest
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,545/mo
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10 homes sold in Calvin Crest this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$375K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Calvin Crest Park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,500 – $1,775 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin Crest Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Target Grocery
McDonald's
+1 more
Fruition Açaí & Coffee
+1 more
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
+1 more
Calvin Crest Park
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Ivanrest/Shoshone (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 15 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Calvin Crest 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 Grandville.
Grandville crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Calvin Crest home (around $374,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,526 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,526/mo | $67,348 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,907/mo | $77,517 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,035/mo | $80,934 |
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.
Who actually lends in Calvin Crest, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Calvin Crest 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Grand Rapids Fishery
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Gladiola Elementary School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Calvin Crest Park
Kent Trails Spartan Industrial Trailhead
Park
Mill Race Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Mike Nawrot
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co
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Living in Calvin Crest: the details
Is Calvin Crest a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, Calvin Crest is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Wyoming Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $375,000.
What does it cost to live in Calvin Crest?
The typical home in Calvin Crest goes for around $375,000. 10 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Calvin Crest
- What do homes cost in Calvin Crest?
- The median home value in Calvin Crest is about $374,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Calvin Crest housing market?
- no homes are listed in Calvin Crest right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Calvin Crest?
- Calvin Crest is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Calvin Crest walkable?
- Calvin Crest scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
