Kooistra & Salm Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $280K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
The neighborhood spreads across five acres of Southeast Grand Rapids, with modest lots averaging a tenth of an acre—tight, walkable blocks where you're steps from transit and can grab dinner in five minutes. Cheseboro Park is a short walk away, and there are eleven parks within a mile, so green space isn't hard to find. Downtown is nine minutes by car, and the airport sits about nineteen minutes out, making it straightforward to slip into the city or catch a flight without much fuss.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Eastern/Ardmore (SB): 3 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
$280K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 8 min walk
- Underground Trail (MTB): 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kooistra & Salm Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Chicken Coop
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
The Derby
Cheseboro Park
Cheseboro Park Playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Eastern/Ardmore (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Recent Sale Price
$280K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
4012 sq ft
3724 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Kooistra & Salm 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 Kooistra & Salm Add. home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 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 Kooistra & Salm 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)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Chicken Coop
Restaurant
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
The Derby
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Dickinson School
School
Saint Francis Xavier School
Jefferson School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Kooistra & Salm Add.
- What do homes cost in Kooistra & Salm Add.?
- The median home value in Kooistra & Salm Add. is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kooistra & Salm Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kooistra & Salm Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kooistra & Salm Add.?
- Kooistra & Salm Add. is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Kooistra & Salm Add. walkable?
- Kooistra & Salm Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.