John Huisman Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $241K·Walkability 7.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
It's three acres squeezed into Midtown with lot sizes running a tenth of an acre each—which means you're paying around $258K for homes on postage stamps, the trade-off being you can walk to a grocery in four minutes and hit 331 restaurants within a mile. The nearest coffee shop and restaurant are both three minutes on foot, transit is closer still, and if you need to walk the dog there's a park two minutes away and a proper dog park eight minutes further. Schools feed into Grand Rapids Public Schools, downtown is four minutes' drive, and you're wedged between the Medical Mile and everything else that makes Midtown worth the density—the Fulton Street Farmer's Market, the old cemetery, the sidewalk culture. It's not for people who want space; it's for people who chose proximity.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$241K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 2 min walk
- Midtown Green: 6 min walk
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Median home price in John Huisman Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,638/mo
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Gorden Food Service
KFC
+1 more
Orchard House Books & Coffee
+1 more
Logan's Alley
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Midtown Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
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
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$241K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
0.10 ac – 0.11 ac
Crime in John Huisman 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 Huisman Add. home (around $241,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,605 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,605/mo | $42,790 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,847/mo | $49,265 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,929/mo | $51,430 |
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 Huisman 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
Unnamed park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
The Toasted Pickle
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
7 Monks Taproom Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Two James Spirits - Grand Rapids
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Hillcrest School
Blodgett School
William C. Abney Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 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(8)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+5 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 Huisman Add.
- What do homes cost in John Huisman Add.?
- The median home value in John Huisman Add. is about $241,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the John Huisman Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in John Huisman Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve John Huisman Add.?
- John Huisman Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is John Huisman Add. walkable?
- John Huisman Add. scores 7.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.