Mcphersons 1st Add.
Surrounded by nature
Median $283K·Walkability 6.0/10·Schools 3.8/10
What sticks with you about this place is how close everything actually is — you're talking a ten-minute walk to grab groceries or catch dinner, and the nearest bus stop is basically steps away. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a three-minute stroll, and there are eleven parks within a mile if you want options. The subdivision itself is small, just five acres carved up into tight lots averaging a twelfth of an acre each, so the whole thing has a compact, walkable feel that keeps you from feeling hemmed in the way some older neighborhoods do.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park: 6 min walk
- Joe Taylor Park: 12 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Fuller/Prince (SB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mcphersons 1st Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,918/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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BJ's Urban Kitchen
+1 more
MUDPENNY Roastery
Club Cruisers
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
+1 more
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Fuller/Prince (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Mcphersons 1st 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 →Median Sale Price
$283K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.11 ac – 0.12 ac
To buy a median-priced Mcphersons 1st Add. home (around $282,500) 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 $1,879 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,879/mo | $50,106 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,163/mo | $57,688 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,258/mo | $60,223 |
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 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 Mcphersons 1st 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.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
Restaurant
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Campus Elementary School
School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Albert-Realtors Hall St. Sub. Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 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(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Mcphersons 1st Add.
- What do homes cost in Mcphersons 1st Add.?
- The median home value in Mcphersons 1st Add. is about $282,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mcphersons 1st Add.?
- Mcphersons 1st Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mcphersons 1st Add. walkable?
- Mcphersons 1st Add. scores 6.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.