Lamar Park
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Lamar Park is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Wyoming Public Schools and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $280,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $280K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.1/10
Everything here orbits the 75-acre municipal park that gives the neighborhood its name. Lamar Park spreads out along Porter Street SW in west-central Wyoming, about five miles southwest of downtown Grand Rapids, and the streets that face it treat it like a shared front yard. The park packs in a splash pad that runs from early June through Labor Day, a 9-hole disc golf course that loops just under a mile through the trees, a paved path circling a large pond, ball diamonds, tennis and sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, and two playgrounds — one built with adaptive equipment. Summer brings concerts and fireworks, close enough that homes across the street watch from their porches. TwoGuys Brewing is a short hop away, and the shopping and dining strung along 28th Street SW — plus Rivertown Crossings a few minutes south — round out the errands.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.1 mi
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Lamar Park Pond Walkway: 5 min walk
- Lamar Park: 8 min walk
$280K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Porter/Glenbrook (EB): 3 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Lamar Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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9 homes sold in Lamar Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamar Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.1 mi
Median Sale Price
$280K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lamar Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,525/mo
$1,350 – $1,700 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Lombardo's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks
+1 more
Park Center Lanes
+1 more
Lamar Park
Unnamed playground
Luvis Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Transformation Personal Fitness
+1 more
Porter/Glenbrook (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Wyoming Public Schools
Crime in Lamar Park 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 Wyoming.
Wyoming crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lamar Park home (around $280,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,886 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,886/mo | $50,293 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,171/mo | $57,887 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,266/mo | $60,439 |
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.
Who actually lends in Lamar Park, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Garbage supplied by individual contractors to homeowners; city runs yard-waste drop-off.
Wyoming Department of Public Safety (Police)
Police/fire administration merged into Dept of Public Safety in 2014.
Services for Wyoming · Source: wyomingmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lamar Park 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(28)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Russ' Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Burger
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Park Center Lanes
Bar
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Parkview Elementary School
School
Wyoming Adult Education & Regional Center
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(8)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
Madison Square Library
+5 more within 5 miles
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Living in Lamar Park: the details
Is Lamar Park a good place to live?
Lamar Park is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Wyoming Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $280,000.
What does it cost to live in Lamar Park?
The typical home in Lamar Park goes for around $280,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 9 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Lamar Park
- What do homes cost in Lamar Park?
- The median home value in Lamar Park is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lamar Park housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Lamar Park right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lamar Park?
- Lamar Park is served by Wyoming Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wyoming High School (5/10).
- Is Lamar Park walkable?
- Lamar Park scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
