Midtown
Urban energy, solid value
12 homes for sale·Median $290K·Walkability 8.0/10·Schools 4.1/10
Wedged between Heritage Hill, East Hills, and Fulton Heights, this square of the near-east side runs from I-196 down to Fulton Street and from Union Avenue over to Fuller — close enough to downtown to walk, far enough to keep its own texture. The bones are industrial and Dutch: brickyards worked the clay along the city's eastern edge from the 1850s on, and by the 1890s three brick-and-tile makers had consolidated here, leaving behind a district dense with the kind of close-set houses a 1901 newspaper compared to a beehive. That density still reads on the ground, in blocks of older homes packed tight along a tidy grid. The everyday landmarks are within easy reach. The Fulton Street Farmers Market — the city's largest source of fresh local produce — sits on park land at the neighborhood's heart, alongside a historic brick building. Houseman Field hosts games and track events, and the Fulton Street Cemetery, the oldest public cemetery in Grand Rapids, spreads its old-growth trees and worn headstones along the southern edge. Midtown breaks down into smaller named pockets — Brikyaat carries the brickyard name, while Old East End, The Woods, and North of Market each have their own feel. Schools fall within Grand Rapids Public Schools. It is a walkable, tightly platted stretch of the city where the industrial past is still legible in the brick underfoot. To read about the neighborhood association and the civic events that run through it, see the Midtown association page.
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
$290K median
- 45 sales in last 12mo
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 80 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 5 min walk
- Midtown Green: 6 min walk
Explore Midtown
Same name, different focus — Midtown is also covered as:
- Midtown Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Midtown
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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45 homes sold in Midtown this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthGorden Food Service
The Toasted Pickle
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Orchard House Books & Coffee
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Logan's Alley
+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
REVfit
+1 more
Michigan/Eastern (EB)
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Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
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daycare
Wealthy Theater
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Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Midtown 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 Midtown home (around $290,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,929/mo | $51,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,221/mo | $59,220 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,318/mo | $61,822 |
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
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$500K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$167K
Median
Who actually lends in Midtown, 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.
Neighborhood Association
Midtown Neighborhood Association
Association for Midtown, between East Hills, Fulton Heights, and Heritage Hill.
Source: nabooklet2020
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 Midtown 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
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
80
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Two James Spirits - Grand Rapids
Bar
7 Monks Taproom Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Congress Elementary School
School
Grand Rapids Public School
Eastern School
Blodgett School
Hillcrest School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
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(6)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Fish Ladder Park Trail
Bike Path
+3 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 Midtown
- What do homes cost in Midtown?
- The median home value in Midtown is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Midtown housing market?
- there are 12 homes for sale in Midtown right now, and 45 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Midtown?
- Midtown is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Midtown walkable?
- Midtown scores 8.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
