Monroe North
Walkable and connected
Median $330K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
Out here along the riverfront, the surprise is that downtown living doesn't require compromise—exposed brick and lofted wood beams sit alongside stainless steel and granite counters, and the condos overlook the Grand River or quiet forest courtyards depending on which way your unit faces. The neighborhood centers on Boardwalk Condos, a conversion of a 100-plus-year-old historic building that's become the area's defining address, with two-bedroom units and sprawling one-bedrooms drawing people who want riverfront access without leaving the urban core. Open floor plans, full kitchens, and wall-sized windows facing the water or the city skyline dominate the listings; these aren't modest studios but genuine entertaining spaces with room to breathe. It's a short walk to Grand Rapids proper and all its restaurants, breweries, and galleries, which means you're living in a converted brick warehouse with the energy of the city spilling right up to your building's edge.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Riverwalk North (CCW): 2 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$330K median
- 27 sales in last 12mo
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Monroe North
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Field & Fire Cafe
White Water Cafe
Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill
Lookout Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Riverwalk North (CCW)
+1 more
Walgreens
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Monroe North 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 Monroe North home (around $330,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,225 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,225/mo | $59,321 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,560/mo | $68,276 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,673/mo | $71,287 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Monroe North, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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 Monroe North 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
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Chicago Beef Joint
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
White Water Cafe
Café
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
Rowster Coffee
Café
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Turner School
School
Saint Marys School
Saint Alphonsus School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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(13)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Monroe North
- What do homes cost in Monroe North?
- The median home value in Monroe North is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Monroe North housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Monroe North right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Monroe North?
- Monroe North is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Monroe North walkable?
- Monroe North scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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