Mission Reserve
Walkable with great nature access
Median $514K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 4.2/10
You're three minutes from downtown, but you wouldn't know it from standing here—the neighborhood reads more like a tree-lined residential pocket that happens to sit impossibly close to everything. The subdivision itself is compact, four acres of quarter-acre lots, the kind of scale that makes the whole thing feel intentional rather than sprawling. Dining is basically instant (9.6 walkability for restaurants), with 438 options within a mile and the essentials—groceries, coffee, transit—all steps away. Douglas Park is a five-minute walk if you need to move around, and there's a dog park even closer. The transit score is perfect, which matters when you're this close to Grand Rapids proper. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and you're embedded in the larger John Ball Park neighborhood, where the zoo and green space define the broader character. It's dense enough to live walkably but still feels like a neighborhood, not a corridor.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 140 parks within 1 mile
- Lexington Park: 7 min walk
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk West: 8 min walk
$514K median
- Assessor estimate
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mission Reserve
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,490/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
Boardwalk Subs
Burger King
+1 more
Starbucks
O'Toole's Public House
+1 more
Lexington Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lake Michigan Dr (CW)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Douglas Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
140
within 1 mile
Crime in Mission Reserve 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 →Est. Home Value
$514K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.28 ac – 0.49 ac
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 Mission Reserve 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)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Erbert and Gerberts
Restaurant
Burger Theory - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Lexington School
Lexington
Saint Marys School
Sibley School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mission Reserve
- What do homes cost in Mission Reserve?
- The median home value in Mission Reserve is about $514,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mission Reserve?
- Mission Reserve is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mission Reserve walkable?
- Mission Reserve scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.