Luton Add.
Walkable near top schools
Median $248K·Walkability 8.2/10·Schools 4.1/10
Sitting just east of downtown Grand Rapids, Luton Add. is a tight 2-acre pocket of East Hills where brick-lined streets and late-19th-century homes define the landscape. You're steps from transit and a coffee shop, with 325 restaurants within a mile—Cherry Street's dining scene is practically on your doorstep. Grocery runs take about 6 minutes on foot, and Hosken Park is a 2-minute walk if you need green space quickly, though the neighborhood trades dense park access for something more valuable: walkability that actually works, with a 9.6 score for dining and a 10 for transit. The area feeds into Grand Rapids Public Schools. Downtown is just 4.6 minutes away, which means you're close enough to the city's pulse without living in it.
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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
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$248K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Hosken Park: 3 min walk
- Fisk Lake: 10 min bike
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Median home price in Luton Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,680/mo
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Wealthy Market
Mangiamo
Lotus Brew Coffee
Mo’s Cocktail Lounge
+1 more
Hosken Park
Cherry Park Playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Lake/Luton (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$248K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
3502 sq ft
3328 sq ft – 4042 sq ft
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,525 – $1,950 · estimated range
Crime in Luton 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 →To buy a median-priced Luton Add. home (around $247,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,667 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,667/mo | $44,456 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,919/mo | $51,168 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,003/mo | $53,424 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Luton 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hosken Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Mon Cheri Creperie
Restaurant
RED BOWL | Chinese
Restaurant
KCM
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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)
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Frequently asked about Luton Add.
- What do homes cost in Luton Add.?
- The median home value in Luton Add. is about $247,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Luton Add.?
- Luton Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Luton Add. walkable?
- Luton Add. scores 8.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.