Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $275K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
What surprises most people about this neighborhood is how close you are to everything despite feeling residential—coffee shops and restaurants are practically on your doorstep, and you're downtown in under five minutes. The area sits at the heart of John Ball Park, a west-side stretch defined by green space, walkable dining, and direct access to transit. Lincoln Park is a three-minute walk away, and there are 16 parks within a mile, which explains why locals say this is the most dog-friendly area around. With 132 restaurants within a mile and a grocery store a ten-minute walk away, you're rarely more than a few blocks from what you need.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Lane/Jackson (SB): 2 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
$275K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Lincoln Park: 3 min walk
- Sibley School Park: 5 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boardwalk Subs
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
+1 more
Bridge Street Ministries
+1 more
Flamingo Lounge
+1 more
Lincoln Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Jackson (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$275K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
78
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
1246 sq ft – 0.17 ac
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,125 – $1,325 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. 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 Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. home (around $275,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,852 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,852/mo | $49,395 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,132/mo | $56,853 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,226/mo | $59,360 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. 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(29)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
Sacred Heart School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub.
- What do homes cost in Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub.?
- The median home value in Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub.?
- Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. walkable?
- Josiah Burton & Cos. Sub. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.