Michigan Street
Walkable with great nature access
Median $328K·Walkability 8.7/10·Schools 4.2/10
Biking or driving through this stretch feels like moving between two different takes on what a neighborhood can be—one moment you're passing updated kitchens and hardwood floors in turn-of-the-century homes, the next you're near restaurants, the farmer's market, and the kind of walkable access downtown that doesn't require a map. The area sits just outside Heritage Hill and close enough to colleges and medical facilities that it draws both students and professionals who don't want to be in the thick of things but aren't trying to be far from them either. You'll find the usual run of small updates here—new appliances, refinished wood, open floor plans—but the bones are old enough that character isn't something you have to hunt for. It's the kind of place where "recently updated" doesn't mean stripped; it means someone actually lived here and wanted to keep it.
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
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.4 mi
- 70 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 4 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min bike
$328K median
- 74 sales in last 12mo
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Michigan Street
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,226/mo
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74 homes sold in Michigan Street this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.4 mi
Gorden Food Service
Taco Bell
Orchard House Books & Coffee
Logan's Alley
Unnamed park
Midtown Green Playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Worcester Drive Northeast
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Diamond (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Michigan Street 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Michigan Street home (around $327,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,181 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,181/mo | $58,168 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,511/mo | $66,969 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,622/mo | $69,912 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$500K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$175K
Median
Who actually lends in Michigan Street, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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 Michigan Street 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)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Hillcrest School
Congress Elementary School
School
William C. Abney Academy
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+10 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(7)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park 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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Michigan Street
- What do homes cost in Michigan Street?
- The median home value in Michigan Street is about $327,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Michigan Street housing market?
- there are 20 homes for sale in Michigan Street right now, and 74 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Michigan Street?
- Michigan Street is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Michigan Street walkable?
- Michigan Street scores 8.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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