L.K. Bishop Add.
Walkable with great nature access
Median $420K·Walkability 8.6/10·Schools 4.1/10
The sidewalk hums with foot traffic and restaurant clatter the moment you arrive—this nine-acre pocket sits at the beating heart of Eastown, where a single block can hold a coffee shop, a dinner spot, and a transit stop within arm's reach. Homes here, mostly modest and close together on lots averaging a tenth of an acre, run around $432K and feed directly into Grand Rapids Public Schools. What makes L.K. Bishop Add. feel lived-in rather than curated is the sheer concentration of options: 271 restaurants within a mile, a dog park a fifteen-minute walk away, and Sigsbee Park four minutes on foot for anyone who needs grass between the buildings. Downtown is six minutes away by car; the airport fifteen minutes further. You can walk to groceries, walk to dinner, walk to the bus stop—or you can simply stay put and let the neighborhood come to you.
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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
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Sigsbee Park: 6 min walk
- Wilcox Park: 7 min walk
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$420K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in L.K. Bishop Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sigsbee Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Wealthy Market
El Cerrito Cocina Mexicana
+1 more
Fruition Açai & Juice Bar
Pursuit of Happiness Co.
+1 more
Sigsbee Park
+1 more
Sigsbee Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Reeds Lake Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lake/Atlas (SB)
+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 L.K. Bishop 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
$420K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
50
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
2396 sq ft – 0.19 ac
Expected Rent
$2,050/mo
$1,800 – $2,300 · estimated range
To buy a median-priced L.K. Bishop Add. home (around $420,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,829/mo | $75,440 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,256/mo | $86,830 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,400/mo | $90,658 |
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 L.K. Bishop 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)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Terra
Restaurant
Quarantino's
Restaurant
Matchbox Diner & Drinks
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(7)
Fruition Açai & Juice Bar
Café
That Early Bird
Café
Brown Butter Creperie and Cafe
Café
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sigsbee School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Campus Elementary School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 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(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Reeds Lake Trail Arm North
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
+1 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 L.K. Bishop Add.
- What do homes cost in L.K. Bishop Add.?
- The median home value in L.K. Bishop Add. is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the L.K. Bishop Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in L.K. Bishop 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 L.K. Bishop Add.?
- L.K. Bishop Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is L.K. Bishop Add. walkable?
- L.K. Bishop Add. scores 8.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.