Ives & Lutton Add.
Easy outdoor access
Median $258K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.1/10
You're basically around the corner from John Ball Zoo—seriously, it's a four-minute walk—which means the neighborhood fills with the kind of energy that comes from having one of Michigan's oldest and most well-known attractions as your backyard. The area is small, built on about four acres with lots that run just over a tenth of an acre, so homes sit close enough that you know the rhythm of the street; the listing notes mention front porches, fenced yards, and hardwood floors throughout. Downtown Grand Rapids is six minutes away, and there are nearly thirty restaurants and a handful of coffee shops within a mile, plus nine parks scattered nearby and public transit a five-minute walk down the street. The John Ball Park neighborhood has that blend of being walkable to real stuff—groceries a mile or so out, a boat launch at Butterworth Park less than a mile away—without feeling cramped, and because of proximity to Grand Valley State's downtown campus, you get a real mix of people cycling through. It's the kind of spot where the zoo's seasonal festivals and the Kent Trail aren't distant trips; they're just part of what you step into living here.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- John Ball Park: 5 min walk
- Picnic Area: 5 min walk
$258K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- John Ball south playground: 4 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ives & Lutton Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
John Ball Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$258K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3101 sq ft – 0.18 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
John Ball Park
John Ball south playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Butterworth Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
John Ball Zoo Station (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Ives & Lutton 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 Ives & Lutton Add. home (around $257,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,713 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,713/mo | $45,672 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,972/mo | $52,583 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,059/mo | $54,894 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
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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 Ives & Lutton 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
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Depot Snacks
Restaurant
Monkey Island Cafe
Restaurant
Concessions
Fast Food
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Lion's Den
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
Lexington
Lexington School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ives & Lutton Add.
- What do homes cost in Ives & Lutton Add.?
- The median home value in Ives & Lutton Add. is about $257,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ives & Lutton Add.?
- Ives & Lutton Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Ives & Lutton Add. walkable?
- Ives & Lutton Add. scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.