J. Penney'S Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $580K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.0/10
You're living on forty-one acres of what used to be someone's catalog empire, now carved into parcels where homes hover around $521K and you're basically standing on downtown's doorstep—a three-minute drive and you're there. The daily rhythm here means stepping out to coffee in four minutes or grabbing dinner in five, with over 400 restaurants within a mile if you're feeling indecisive; transit access is right there too, which is the kind of thing that matters more than people admit. Heritage Hill wraps around you—all that Frank Lloyd Wright and nineteenth-century architecture that makes the whole district famous—but J. Penney's Add. itself is smaller-lot, more contemporary, the kind of subdivision where you get actual proximity to things rather than the grand-home-on-a-big-plot situation. Mooney Park is essentially your backyard, and there are twenty-two parks within walking distance if you count the way locals count distance.
Why people love it here
$580K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Very walkable
- Mooney Park: 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 110 parks within 1 mile
- Mooney Park: 3 min walk
- Pleasant Park: 4 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in J. Penney'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,937/mo
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8 homes sold in J. Penney'S Add. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$580K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
152
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
3215 sq ft – 0.50 ac
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
+1 more
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Eastern Kille Wealthy
+1 more
Mooney Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Jefferson/Pleasant (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mooney Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
110
within 1 mile
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Crime in J. Penney'S 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. Penney'S Add. home (around $580,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $103k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,858 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,858/mo | $102,873 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,441/mo | $118,439 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,637/mo | $123,644 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$450K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$225K
Median
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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.
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Utility, solar, and service details for J. Penney'S 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)
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Jamaican Dave's
Restaurant
Burger King
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Morris School
Vandenberg School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Madison Park School
Henry School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about J. Penney'S Add.
- What do homes cost in J. Penney'S Add.?
- The median home value in J. Penney'S Add. is about $580,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the J. Penney'S Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in J. Penney'S Add. right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve J. Penney'S Add.?
- J. Penney'S Add. is served by Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is J. Penney'S Add. walkable?
- J. Penney'S Add. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.