Mrs. Day Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $251K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
Mrs. Day Sub. surprises most people with its density—two acres wedged into the Miller Add. Area with restaurants practically at your doorstep and a transit stop a three-minute walk away. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven minutes by car, which means the tradeoff between proximity and space is real; you're not getting sprawl here, but you're also not isolated. The grocery is a five-minute walk, and there are 138 restaurants within a mile, which sounds absurd until you realize it's because you're close enough to the action without being swallowed by it. Homes run around $345K, and Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about twenty-five minutes out, and if you boat, Comstock Riverside Park Launch sits just over a mile away. What makes it work is the unglamorous fact that you can actually reach things on foot or transit without pretending West Michigan is somewhere it isn't.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Papa John's: 5 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$251K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mrs. Day Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,704/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
Meijer
Papa John's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
+1 more
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Mrs. Day Sub. 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 Mrs. Day Sub. home (around $251,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,669 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,669/mo | $44,519 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,922/mo | $51,256 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,007/mo | $53,508 |
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
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Mrs. Day Sub. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
Meijer
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Harrison Park Academy
Palmer School
Greenbridge School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Mrs. Day Sub.
- What do homes cost in Mrs. Day Sub.?
- The median home value in Mrs. Day Sub. is about $251,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mrs. Day Sub. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mrs. Day Sub. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mrs. Day Sub.?
- Mrs. Day Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Mrs. Day Sub. walkable?
- Mrs. Day Sub. scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.