Mikes Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $335K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.5/10
It's a tight 7-acre grid tucked into West Grand, where homes run around $369K and you're genuinely five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—close enough that the commute feels like an afterthought. The lots are modest (about a quarter-acre each), which means the neighborhood has that dense, walkable-ish feel without pretense: you can grab coffee in eight minutes, hit one of 156 restaurants within a mile, and there's a park practically next door (Nagold Park is a three-minute walk). Transit access is solid, with a stop just four minutes away. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. The real strength here is the sheer concentration of everything—nine parks within a mile, thirty grocery stores within two—so you're not dependent on distance to get what you need. It's the kind of place where you can own a real home without the sprawl, and the downtown pull is strong enough to matter but not so strong that you feel swallowed by it.
Why people love it here
$335K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Gino's Pizza: 6 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Nagold Park: 6 min walk
- Sullivan Field: 11 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mikes Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$335K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
0.15 ac – 0.34 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Gino's Pizza
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co
+1 more
Triangle Tavern
+1 more
Nagold Park
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Nagold Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/7th (SB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nagold Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Mikes 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 →To buy a median-priced Mikes Add. home (around $335,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,228 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,228/mo | $59,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,565/mo | $68,409 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,678/mo | $71,415 |
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
~$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 Mikes 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)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rodriguez Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Salvatore's
Restaurant
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Stocking School
Saint Adalberts School
Villa Maria School
School
Sibley School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell 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(13)
+10 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 Mikes Add.
- What do homes cost in Mikes Add.?
- The median home value in Mikes Add. is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mikes Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mikes Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mikes Add.?
- Mikes Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mikes Add. walkable?
- Mikes Add. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.