Mohl & Van Alstine Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $272K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.2/10
Out here you're a few blocks from downtown Grand Rapids—literally a three-minute drive—but the rhythm is slower, more residential, anchored by the zoo and park that give the neighborhood its name and character. The dining scene is genuinely outsized for a stretch of this size; over 330 restaurants within a mile means you've got Rise Authentic Baking, Joey's Tavern, Bitter End, and plenty more within a short walk, and the transit stop is even closer if you're skipping the car. Sibley School Park is practically next door, and with 23 parks total nearby—including a dog park nine minutes on foot—there's green space woven through everything. The lots run tight and small, typical of the era, but the neighborhood reads as lived-in rather than cramped, with hardwood floors and back porches showing up regularly in what moves here. You're walking distance to the Grand Valley State University campus, which brings a constant current of students and young professionals through, and within striking distance of the Gerald R. Ford airport if you need it (about twenty minutes).
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Parkway Tropics: 1 min walk
- 31 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley School Park: 5 min walk
- Lexington Park: 5 min walk
$272K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Mohl & Van Alstine Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,843/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
Little Caesars
+1 more
Bitter End Coffee House
Parkway Tropics
+1 more
Sibley School Park
+1 more
Sibley School Park Playground
Battjes Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
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Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Lake Michigan (NB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sibley School Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$272K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
15
Median Lot Size
4243 sq ft
1651 sq ft – 0.12 ac
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Mohl & Van Alstine 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 Mohl & Van Alstine Add. home (around $271,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,806 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,806/mo | $48,155 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,079/mo | $55,442 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,170/mo | $57,878 |
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.
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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 Mohl & Van Alstine 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(30)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Fast Food
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant
Vito's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Adobe Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
Saint Marys School
Sacred Heart School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mohl & Van Alstine Add.
- What do homes cost in Mohl & Van Alstine Add.?
- The median home value in Mohl & Van Alstine Add. is about $271,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mohl & Van Alstine Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mohl & Van Alstine 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 Mohl & Van Alstine Add.?
- Mohl & Van Alstine Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mohl & Van Alstine Add. walkable?
- Mohl & Van Alstine Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.