Mercian Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $403K·Walkability 5.4/10·Schools 4.4/10
What might surprise you about Mercian Add. is how much access you get on eight acres—ten parks within a mile, ninety-six restaurants, and a transit stop practically at your doorstep, all while the subdivision itself stays residential and tree-lined. Homes here run around four hundred three thousand dollars, most between twelve hundred and three thousand square feet, with lot sizes hovering around a third of an acre. You're in Shawmut Hills, that northwest corner of Grand Rapids known for winding streets and mature trees, and downtown is six and a half minutes away by car.
Why people love it here
$403K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Sullivan Field: 8 min walk
- Valley Field: 9 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Bridge/Mt. Mercy (WB): 3 min walk
- 7 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Mercian Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,735/mo
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Est. Home Value
$403K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.19 ac – 0.62 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Valley Field
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fu Garden
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Nagold Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Mt. Mercy (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Mercian 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.
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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 Mercian 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Bird's Nest Snacks
Restaurant
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
Fu Garden
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Sibley School
Villa Maria School
Stocking School
Sacred Heart School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Mercian Add.
- What do homes cost in Mercian Add.?
- The median home value in Mercian Add. is about $402,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mercian Add.?
- Mercian Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mercian Add. walkable?
- Mercian Add. scores 5.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.