Kinsey & Buys Sub.
Urban energy, solid value
Median $330K·Walkability 8.1/10·Schools 4.1/10
Out here, you'd expect a tight residential pocket squeezed between busy streets—instead you walk out your door and find yourself three minutes from a farmers market that's been running for over a century, two minutes from a grocery, and literally surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops. The neighborhood sits on about 9 acres with lots averaging a tenth of an acre, so homes are close but the walkability scores tell the real story: errands and dining hit 9 and above, and you're never far from one of fifteen parks within a mile. Downtown is a five-minute drive, and the transit stop is a quick walk away. Dogs have their own park four minutes on foot. The character here comes from what's actually accessible—brick-and-timber homes built between 1910 and 1960, Hillcrest Community Garden with over 100 plots, weekly neighborhood bike rides, and the kind of foot traffic that turns a corner into a gathering place. William C. Abney Academy serves the area, and the whole stretch reads less like a subdivision and more like the core of Fulton Heights, where proximity to real things—not car rides to them—is what shapes daily life.
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Walkability
Excellent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
$330K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 2.0 mi
- 75 parks within 1 mile
- Fulton Street Farmers Market: 3 min walk
- Fuller Park: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Kinsey & Buys Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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See what your home is worthFamily Fare Supermarket
Schnitz Deli
+1 more
Common Ground Coffee House
+1 more
Pux Taphouse
+1 more
Fulton Street Farmers Market
+1 more
Unnamed playground
West Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fulton/Fuller (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$330K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
76
Median Lot Size
4182 sq ft
3994 sq ft – 0.38 ac
Expected Rent
$2,075/mo
$1,825 – $2,300 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fulton Street Farmers Market
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
75
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
2.0 mi
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: William C. Abney Academy
Crime in Kinsey & Buys 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 Kinsey & Buys Sub. home (around $330,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,223/mo | $59,274 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,224 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,671/mo | $71,232 |
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
~$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 Kinsey & Buys 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)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Fulton Square Kitchen
Restaurant
Sugah Please Breakfast Brunch Bar
Restaurant
Bella Dog Hot Dog Cart (Seasonal, Weather Permitting)
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
William C. Abney Academy
Hillcrest School
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Congress Elementary School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
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(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 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(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Kinsey & Buys Sub.
- What do homes cost in Kinsey & Buys Sub.?
- The median home value in Kinsey & Buys Sub. is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kinsey & Buys Sub. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Kinsey & Buys 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 Kinsey & Buys Sub.?
- Kinsey & Buys Sub. is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Kinsey & Buys Sub. walkable?
- Kinsey & Buys Sub. scores 8.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.