Mueller & Oesterle Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $259K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
The air changes as you turn onto the quiet residential streets here—the hustle of Plainfield Avenue fades, and you're suddenly surrounded by early 20th-century brick and wood-frame homes, their front porches and bay windows facing tree-lined blocks. Three acres of modest lots anchor this corner of Creston, where move-in-ready four-bedroom houses with original hardwood floors and updated kitchens sit a short walk from over a hundred dining spots and nine parks within a mile. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 6.5 minutes away by car, yet Sweet Street Park arrives in a six-minute walk, and the nearest bus stop is even closer—a four-minute walk that makes running errands feel manageable without a full car dependency. Built-in character, fresh paint, and updated fixtures define homes throughout the subdivision, where families and first-time buyers have planted roots on streets that balance historic charm with modern convenience, and a weekend brewery run or coffee shop stop means a short drive or a patient walk down the avenue.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$259K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Mai's Thai: 5 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Mueller & Oesterle Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,761/mo
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Based on 27 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$259K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.10 ac
4230 sq ft – 0.11 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Leonard/Union (WB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Mueller & Oesterle 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 →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 Mueller & Oesterle 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
Sweet Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Kendall School
School
Kent Hills School
Saint Alphonsus School
Palmer School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 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 Mueller & Oesterle Sub.
- What do homes cost in Mueller & Oesterle Sub.?
- The median home value in Mueller & Oesterle Sub. is about $259,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mueller & Oesterle Sub. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Mueller & Oesterle Sub. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mueller & Oesterle Sub.?
- Mueller & Oesterle Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Mueller & Oesterle Sub. walkable?
- Mueller & Oesterle Sub. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.