Kuipers Add.
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $265K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.6/10
You'll know you've found it when you're surrounded by modest brick homes on compact lots, just steps from a half-dozen restaurants that range from taquerias to brewpubs—the kind of place where dinner is a quick walk, not a drive. Kuipers Add. sits right in West Grand, a densely built neighborhood just six minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where homes run around $253K on tight 0.15-acre parcels across its five-acre footprint. You're close enough to catch everything West Grand's known for—those 84 restaurants within a mile, the parks scattered throughout, transit stops five minutes on foot—without feeling crammed; it's the kind of spot where you get urban convenience without pretense, and a quick bus ride or short drive gets you anywhere in the city.
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Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Triangle Tavern: 3 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$265K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kuipers Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Westsider Cafe
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
Triangle Tavern
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/White (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$265K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.31 ac
Expected Rent
$1,675/mo
$1,475 – $1,875 · estimated range
Crime in Kuipers 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 Kuipers Add. home (around $265,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,785 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,785/mo | $47,599 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,054/mo | $54,786 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,145/mo | $57,201 |
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 Kuipers 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
Sullivan Field
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
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Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
New Great Wall Buffet
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Kuipers Add.
- What do homes cost in Kuipers Add.?
- The median home value in Kuipers Add. is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kuipers Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Kuipers 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 Kuipers Add.?
- Kuipers Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Kuipers Add. walkable?
- Kuipers Add. scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.