J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add.
Surrounded by nature
Median $332K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 3.8/10
You'll see the bones of early-1900s streetcar suburbs here—modest lots packed tight on a 15-acre grid where a five-minute walk gets you to coffee, dinner, or the bus stop, and Eastown pulses just beyond your block. The Grand Rapids Public Schools district serves the area, and homes hover around $359K on lots that average a tenth of an acre. What matters: you're genuinely close to things. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a short walk, there are eight parks within a mile, and 283 restaurants within a mile means the neighborhood doesn't feel isolated—it feels connected. Downtown is seven minutes away, so you're not stranded. This is walkable enough for errands and dining without pretending you don't own a car, and the transit access reflects the original streetcar bones that shaped the place.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.5 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 9 min walk
- Sigsbee Park: 11 min walk
Very walkable
- Fuller/Bates (SB): 7 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 3.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,254/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.5 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fannies Corner
Kelvin and Co
+1 more
Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe
+1 more
Billy's Lounge
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
+1 more
Sigsbee Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Bates (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. 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 →Recent Sale Price
$332K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
98
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2949 sq ft – 0.23 ac
To buy a median-priced J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. home (around $332,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,208 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,208/mo | $58,886 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,542/mo | $67,796 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,654/mo | $70,776 |
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
~$844/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,158 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% 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 J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. 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(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Gallafe
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Side Piece Bodega
Restaurant
Kelvin and Co
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
Sigsbee School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add.
- What do homes cost in J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add.?
- The median home value in J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. is about $332,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. 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 J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add.?
- J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. walkable?
- J. A. Giddings 5th Ave. Add. scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.