Mount Mercy Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $368K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.6/10
Mount Mercy Estates hits its stride at dusk, when the streetlights catch the canopy overhead and the whole four-acre plot settles into its element—a small, deliberate subdivision in Shawmut Hills where the lots average a quarter-acre and homes cluster tightly enough to feel connected but not cramped. You're a short walk from a coffee shop and a restaurant, and Covell Park sits eight minutes on foot if you need actual green space; there are eleven parks within a mile, which matters more than it sounds. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven minutes by car, and you've got Grand Rapids Public Schools to work with. The real tell, though, is that a transit stop sits practically at your front door, a bus line rather than a hypothetical amenity—the kind of detail someone who's lived enough places learns to spot and hold onto.
Why people love it here
$368K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Bridge/Mt. Mercy (WB): 3 min walk
- 6 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Sullivan Field: 11 min walk
- Valley Field: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Mount Mercy Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,497/mo
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Est. Home Value
$368K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.25 ac
0.20 ac – 0.54 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fu Garden
+1 more
Biggby
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Nagold Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Mt. Mercy (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Covell Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Mount Mercy Estates 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.
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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 Mount Mercy Estates 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Fu Garden
Restaurant
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
Bird's Nest Snacks
Restaurant
Tiger Paws Pizza
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Sibley School
Villa Maria School
West Side Christian School
Sacred Heart School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mount Mercy Estates
- What do homes cost in Mount Mercy Estates?
- The median home value in Mount Mercy Estates is about $367,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mount Mercy Estates?
- Mount Mercy Estates is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mount Mercy Estates walkable?
- Mount Mercy Estates scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.