Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat
Walkable and connected
Median $280K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.4/10
Fulton Street runs east-west through this eight-acre stretch, where original 1920s brick homes with hardwood floors sit on tight quarter-acre lots across from a sprawling zoo and park system that consumes nearly half the neighborhood's green space. You're about five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means the commute is almost an afterthought, while restaurants and a transit stop sit basically at your door—dining options here score nearly perfect on walkability indices, with Rise coffee and a dozen taquerias within a few blocks. The Mines Golf Course, built atop a historic gypsum mine 150 feet underground, anchors the southwest edge, and a pedestrian tunnel under Interstate 196 connects residents to even more park access on the other side. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and the neighborhood has long drawn a rotating mix of families, students attending the nearby Pew Campus, and young professionals who appreciate being close enough to walk for dinner but far enough from density to breathe. Most homes here have been updated while keeping their original character—decorative brick fireplaces, built-in hutches, front porches—a balance between then and now that defines the block.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos: 3 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Picnic Area: 7 min walk
- Butterworth Park Trail: 8 min walk
$280K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Picnic Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Butterworth Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
John Ball Zoo Station (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Picnic Area
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$280K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
4330 sq ft
3306 sq ft – 0.20 ac
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat 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 Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat home (around $280,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,862 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,862/mo | $49,663 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,144/mo | $57,177 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,690 |
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.
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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 Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat 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(30)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Depot Snacks
Restaurant
Concessions
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat
- What do homes cost in Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat?
- The median home value in Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat?
- Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat walkable?
- Mc Kay & Molloys John Ball Park Plat scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.