Leonard Covell Roads
Walkable and connected
Median $275K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.4/10
Most people picture subdivisions as interchangeable stretches of similar houses, but Leonard Covell Roads surprises you—27 acres carved into modest lots (averaging a fifth of an acre) where homes sit on rolling terrain shaded by mature trees. It's part of Shawmut Hills, a northwest corner of Grand Rapids with tree-lined streets and a genuine walking culture; here, you're steps from restaurants and a transit stop, with a nature preserve reachable in a three-minute walk. Homes run around $294K and tend to range from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet, split between older ranch and cape cod styles and newer builds. Downtown is nine minutes away by car, so you get suburban space without the commute tax. There are 48 restaurants within a mile and seven parks nearby—including Shawmut Park—which explains why families root in here. It's the kind of place where you actually use your neighborhood, not just sleep in it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Leonard/Covell (EB): 4 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
$275K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Brian Dyk Nature Preserve: 5 min walk
- Tremont Greenspace: 12 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Leonard Covell Roads
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/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
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Sandy's Donuts
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
Bestside
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
+1 more
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Covell (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$275K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
91
Median Lot Size
0.18 ac
4008 sq ft – 0.47 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brian Dyk Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Leonard Covell Roads 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 Leonard Covell Roads home (around $275,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,829/mo | $48,776 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,106/mo | $56,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,624 |
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
~$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 Leonard Covell Roads 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(27)
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Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Sandy's Donuts
Restaurant
Deliciosos Antojitos
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
DiPiazza's Pizzeria
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
West Side Christian School
School
Shawmut Hills School
Villa Maria School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Leonard Covell Roads
- What do homes cost in Leonard Covell Roads?
- The median home value in Leonard Covell Roads is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leonard Covell Roads housing market?
- no homes are listed in Leonard Covell Roads right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leonard Covell Roads?
- Leonard Covell Roads is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Leonard Covell Roads walkable?
- Leonard Covell Roads scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.