Janes Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $338K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.8/10
Janes Add. sits on four acres in Creston, a neighborhood where Plainfield Avenue's restaurant and retail corridor has reshaped the everyday rhythm—you're more likely to stop for tacos or coffee on the way home than pass through quietly. The subdivision itself is modest, with tight lot sizes averaging about 0.17 acres, and homes trading around $295K. A restaurant is just a five-minute walk away, and you've got 36 dining options within a mile, though the nearest coffee shop runs about 1.6 miles. Briggs Park, the neighborhood's cherished green space, is an eight-minute walk, and downtown Grand Rapids sits only 7.2 minutes by car. Attending Grand Rapids Public Schools means your kids' school draws from the broader district, and the nearest transit stop is a ten-minute walk if you're thinking beyond the car.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 4 min walk
- Creston Trail: 4 min walk
$338K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Janes Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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Based on 22 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Briggs Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$338K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.13 ac – 0.25 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Mike's Wings
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
+1 more
Vinny's bar
+1 more
Briggs Park
+1 more
Briggs Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Janes 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 Janes Add. home (around $337,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,245 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,245/mo | $59,862 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,584/mo | $68,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,698/mo | $71,948 |
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.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 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.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Janes 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(27)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mike's Wings
Fast Food
Curry Kitchen GR
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Isaac's Restaurant
Restaurant
Iker's Tacos
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Johnny's Markets
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Sparrows Coffee
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Palmer School
Saint Alphonsus School
Harrison Park Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Janes Add.
- What do homes cost in Janes Add.?
- The median home value in Janes Add. is about $337,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Janes Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Janes Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Janes Add.?
- Janes Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Janes Add. walkable?
- Janes Add. scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.