Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is a neighborhood, part of Forest Hills Public Schools and about 5 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $808,000.
24 homes for sale·Median $808K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 8.6/10
Early evening hits different out here—when the light softens and the subdivision's brick ranch homes and tree-lined streets settle into that golden hour calm. You're looking at spacious lots averaging over 12 acres, the kind of breathing room that doesn't come cheap in most places, with homes that range from custom builds to thoughtfully remodeled deep-roofed properties. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 12 minutes away, and Gerald R. Ford airport sits at 19 minutes, so you're close enough to the action without living in it. The neighborhood sits within Forest Hills Public Schools, and there's genuine convenience wrapped around you—a grocery store and restaurants within steps, a coffee shop three minutes on foot, over 179 dining spots within a mile if you're exploring, and Crahen Valley Park a pleasant walk away for when you want some green space. A transit stop lands four minutes out, and if you've got a boat, Knapp Street Bridge Launch is just over two miles down the road. This stretch of Grand Rapids charter township keeps its own quiet identity while staying plugged into everything around it.
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Why people love it here
12.2 acre avg lots
- 121 homes
Northern High School
- High — 0.4 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Crahen Valley Township Park Trails: 15 min walk
- Crahen Valley Park: 3 min drive
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Median home price in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,482/mo
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56 homes sold in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale · Houses
$915K
35 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$336K
21 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Crahen Valley Park
0.7 mi
Expected Rent
$2,150/mo
$1,975 – $2,300 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crahen Valley Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
+1 more
Haggerty’s
+1 more
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Crahen Valley Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
East Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Crahen Valley Township Park Trails
dog_park
Ada Township Trails
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (NB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area 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 St & Crahen Ave Area home (around $807,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $145k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,439 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,439/mo | $145,042 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,260/mo | $166,941 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,536/mo | $174,302 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$166K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$280K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids Township · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area 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)
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Forest Hills Northern
Lincoln School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
Ada Township Trails
Bike Path
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
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Living in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area: the details
Is Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area a good place to live?
Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is a strong fit if you want a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Forest Hills Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $808,000.
What does it cost to live in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area?
Homes range from around $336,000 for condos to $915,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 24 homes for sale here right now and 56 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area?
- The median home value in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is about $807,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area housing market?
- there are 24 homes for sale in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area?
- Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area walkable?
- Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
