Leonard Place
Solid value in a growing area
Median $303K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
Most people hear "platted subdivision" and picture something generic, but Leonard Place—77 acres tucked into Richmond-Oakleigh—reads more like a quietly confident neighborhood than a tract development, with quarter-acre lots that feel genuinely spacious and homes running around $275K. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 13 minutes away, which means you get the breathing room without the distance, and the airport sits 30 minutes out if you need it. A restaurant is a three-minute walk, though a dozen more dot the mile radius around you, while Blandford Nature Center is close enough for a morning expedition—eight minutes on foot through established streets lined with mature trees. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and that proximity to actual green space, actual walkability to food, and that mid-century-forward housing stock is what keeps people rooted here long-term rather than using it as a stepping stone.
Why people love it here
$303K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- The Highlands: 4 min drive
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 8 min bike
Notable nearby
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Leonard Place
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,057/mo
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10 homes sold in Leonard Place this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$303K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
256
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
2971 sq ft – 0.55 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
The Highlands
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Leonard/Lamont (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Leonard Place 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 Place home (around $303,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,015 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,015/mo | $53,742 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,320/mo | $61,874 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,422/mo | $64,593 |
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 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 Leonard Place 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)
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Family Fare
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Shawmut Hills School
West Side Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(8)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Leonard Place
- What do homes cost in Leonard Place?
- The median home value in Leonard Place is about $303,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leonard Place housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Leonard Place right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leonard Place?
- Leonard Place is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Leonard Place walkable?
- Leonard Place scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.