John D. Case Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $205K·Walkability 8.6/10·Schools 4.2/10
Driving through John D. Case Add., you're immediately struck by the lot sizes—nearly an acre each—which feels generous for a 14-acre neighborhood wedged into Midtown, where density usually wins. Streets here have actual breathing room, though you're never more than a few steps from a grocery, a restaurant, or the transit stop that connects you downtown in 5 minutes. The median home price hovers around $233K, and the neighborhood sits within Kent ISD. Fuller Park is a four-minute walk away, and there are 14 parks within a mile—plus 319 restaurants if you're counting the entire radius. The real character emerges in the details: dog parks, boat launches nearby, and the sheer walkability (8.4/10 overall) means you can handle errands, dining, and fitness on foot or by bike without feeling like you've left the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
39,195 sq ft avg lots
- 97 homes
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$205K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in John D. Case Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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Gorden Food Service
Subway
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Pux Taphouse
+1 more
Fuller Park
+1 more
Fuller Park Playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$205K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
97
Median Lot Size
0.17 ac
3611 sq ft – 2.7 ac
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in John D. Case 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 John D. Case Add. home (around $205,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,364 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,364/mo | $36,360 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,570/mo | $41,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,639/mo | $43,702 |
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 ~6,334 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.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for John D. Case 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fuller Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hillcrest School
William C. Abney Academy
Congress Elementary School
School
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Reeds Lake 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about John D. Case Add.
- What do homes cost in John D. Case Add.?
- The median home value in John D. Case Add. is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the John D. Case Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in John D. Case Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve John D. Case Add.?
- John D. Case Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is John D. Case Add. walkable?
- John D. Case Add. scores 8.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.