J.B. Hosken Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $297K·Walkability 6.7/10·Schools 3.6/10
The brick bungalows and cottage-style homes here sit on modest lots that feel intimate rather than cramped, their front porches close enough to the street that you catch the rhythm of the neighborhood as you walk. J.B. Hosken Add. occupies 9 acres within Alger Heights, where homes cluster around tree-lined blocks and median values hover around $309K—accessible enough that residents tend to stay put. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and Seymour Park sits a short walk away among a dozen other green spaces nearby. The real draw is location: dining and errands are walkable (coffee shops and grocers about 7 minutes on foot), you're 11 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, and transit access is strong without requiring a car for every errand. This is the kind of neighborhood where 36 restaurants and the same number of grocery stores operate within a mile or two—enough density to feel connected without the sprawl.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Alger Community Playground: 7 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Seymour Park: 8 min walk
- Underground Trail (MTB): 9 min walk
$297K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in J.B. Hosken Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,013/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Tacontento Taqueria
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Brass Ring
+1 more
Seymour Park
+1 more
Alger Community Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Blue's Gym
Kalamazoo/Alger (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Seymour Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$297K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
51
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
0.10 ac – 0.23 ac
Based on 18 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in J.B. Hosken 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 J.B. Hosken Add. home (around $296,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,972 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,972/mo | $52,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,271/mo | $60,547 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,370/mo | $63,208 |
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.B. Hosken 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)
Grocery Store
Spice of India
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
Restaurant
Real Food Cafe
Restaurant
JB's Pizza Parlor
Restaurant
Tacontento Taqueria
Restaurant
Making Thyme Kitchen
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Grand Rapids Christian High School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about J.B. Hosken Add.
- What do homes cost in J.B. Hosken Add.?
- The median home value in J.B. Hosken Add. is about $296,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the J.B. Hosken Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in J.B. Hosken 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 J.B. Hosken Add.?
- J.B. Hosken Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is J.B. Hosken Add. walkable?
- J.B. Hosken Add. scores 6.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.