Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium
Strong schools draw families here
Median $413K·Walkability 4.9/10·Schools 4.3/10
...and then there's Newberry Place, which manages to be genuinely low-key despite sitting on the edge of one of Grand Rapids's most visually dramatic neighborhoods. It's a one-acre condo community in Belknap Lookout, that bluff-perched area known for its 160-foot elevation and unobstructed views of downtown—though the real charm here is less about the vista and more about the location itself. You're four and a half minutes from downtown, which means you're close enough to access the whole city without pretending you live there, and there are 384 restaurants within a mile if you're the type who gets bored with your own kitchen (or, let's be honest, if you simply don't cook). Coit Park sits a two-minute walk away, and transit access is a three-minute stroll, so you're not stranded if the car stays home. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.1 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$413K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 95 parks within 1 mile
- Coit Park: 4 min walk
- Reservoir Park: 4 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,800/mo
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Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$413K
1 recent sale
Units
23
Complex Size
1.1 ac
23 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Coit Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Silva
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
+1 more
The Garage Bar
+1 more
Coit Park
+1 more
Coit Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Lafayette/Bradford (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium 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 Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium home (around $412,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,744 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,744/mo | $73,164 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,159/mo | $84,235 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,298/mo | $87,937 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Newberry Place Cohousing Community (condo association)
Source: cohousing.org · unconfirmed
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 Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium 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)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
The Chicago Beef Joint
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
School
Saint Alphonsus School
Kendall School
Turner 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
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
+2 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
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+10 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium
- What do homes cost in Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium?
- The median home value in Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium is about $412,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium?
- Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium walkable?
- Newberry Place Cohousing Condominium scores 4.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.