Kellogg & Bemis Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $298K·Walkability 8.3/10·Schools 4.1/10
Out here in Eastown, you're on blocks where the old streetcar bones still show—Craftsman homes with original oak trim and leaded glass sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, their porches facing tree-lined streets. The neighborhood hums with real activity: Yesterdog's been slinging late-night food since 1976, Wolfgang's serves breakfast out of a restored trolley barn, and Wealthy Street stays packed with restaurants, shops, and enough local spots that you'll keep finding new ones. Everything's close—grocery stores and coffee are a short walk away, dining is basically on your doorstep with over 250 restaurants within a mile, and downtown Grand Rapids is just 6 minutes by car. Transit is immediate, parks surround you (13 within a walking distance), and Sigsbee Park sits right next door. The lots are tight and the homes run the Craftsman-to-classic spectrum, many with character details worth restoring or already refreshed with modern kitchens and systems. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. This stretch earns an 8.1 walkability score—you can genuinely get around on foot for errands, dining, and fitness, though nature access requires a short drive to Reeds Lake or a longer trip for truly wild space.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Sigsbee Park: 3 min walk
- Joe Taylor Park: 8 min walk
City MiddleHigh
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$298K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kellogg & Bemis Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,024/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sigsbee Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Wealthy Market
Little Caesars
+1 more
Foxtail Coffee
Billy's Lounge
+1 more
Sigsbee Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Wealthy (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills 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
Crime in Kellogg & Bemis 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 →Recent Sale Price
$298K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
110
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2330 sq ft – 0.17 ac
To buy a median-priced Kellogg & Bemis Add. home (around $298,200) 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 $1,983 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,983/mo | $52,891 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,284/mo | $60,894 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,384/mo | $63,570 |
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Kellogg & Bemis 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(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Tasty Tips BBQ
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sigsbee School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Kellogg & Bemis Add.
- What do homes cost in Kellogg & Bemis Add.?
- The median home value in Kellogg & Bemis Add. is about $298,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kellogg & Bemis Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Kellogg & Bemis Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kellogg & Bemis Add.?
- Kellogg & Bemis Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Kellogg & Bemis Add. walkable?
- Kellogg & Bemis Add. scores 8.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.