Lyon Street Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $775K·Walkability 7.1/10·Schools 4.2/10
Lyon Street Sub. sits on four acres within Heritage Hill, where the architectural styles span nearly every era of American design—Greek Revival sits shoulder-to-shoulder with Prairie, Victorian, and Art Deco—and the whole district was the first neighborhood in the country to win a preservation court case back in 1968. Here, lots average 0.13 acres, which means homes run close together, and at a median of around $392K you're buying into that density and the history that comes with it. A coffee shop is steps away, and restaurants (540 within a mile) range from casual to considered; a grocer is an 11-minute walk if you're not the mail-order type. The real draw is proximity: downtown Grand Rapids is 3.2 minutes away, transit stops are right here, and 29 parks sit within a mile, anchored by Midtown Green just six minutes on foot. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. This is what happens when you compress a century of architecture, walkable dining, and genuine urban convenience into a place where you can still see the lot lines.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — within walking distance
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$775K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 145 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 7 min walk
- Baldwin Park: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Lyon Street Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,261/mo
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Gorden Food Service
Martha's Pizza
+1 more
Lyon Street Café
+1 more
Duke's
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Hillcrest Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
+1 more
REVfit
+1 more
Lyon/Union (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$775K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
21
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
1999 sq ft – 0.18 ac
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,550 – $1,975 · estimated range
Crime in Lyon Street Sub. 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 Lyon Street Sub. home (around $775,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $139k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,220 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,220/mo | $139,205 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,008/mo | $160,222 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,273/mo | $167,286 |
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 Lyon Street Sub. 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
Midtown Green
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
145
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Martha's Pizza
Restaurant
Mr. Pizza
Fast Food
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Public School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Congress Elementary School
School
Blodgett School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 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(8)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+5 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)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Lyon Street Sub.
- What do homes cost in Lyon Street Sub.?
- The median home value in Lyon Street Sub. is about $775,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lyon Street Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Lyon Street Sub. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lyon Street Sub.?
- Lyon Street Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Lyon Street Sub. walkable?
- Lyon Street Sub. scores 7.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.