Janes Northmont
Strong schools draw families here
Median $297K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.4/10
...and yeah, Janes Northmont is the kind of tight thirteen-acre grid where you're never more than a few blocks from something useful. Homes sit on quarter-acre lots—small enough that the whole subdivision feels knit together, large enough that you're not reading your neighbor's mail through the window. Downtown Grand Rapids is a ten-minute drive, and you've got a transit stop practically at your doorstep. Four parks within a mile means you're perpetually close to green space, including an unnamed patch just a two-minute walk away that somehow always has someone's dog in it.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$297K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Three Mile/Fuller (WB): 1 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Janes Northmont
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,013/mo
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Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$297K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.18 ac – 0.50 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Denny's
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Huff Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
+1 more
Fitness 19
Three Mile/Fuller (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Janes Northmont 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 Northmont 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.
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 Northmont 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
616 Batter Mix
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Cesars Pub
Pub
Tap
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Janes Northmont
- What do homes cost in Janes Northmont?
- The median home value in Janes Northmont is about $296,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Janes Northmont?
- Janes Northmont is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Janes Northmont walkable?
- Janes Northmont scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.