North Park
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
North Park is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools and about 4 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $310,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $310K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 4.6/10
Plainfield Avenue cuts through North Park like the neighborhood's spine, lined with early twentieth-century homes and midcentury ranches that give way to tree-canopied streets leading down toward the Grand River. Riverside Park—over one hundred acres of it—sits at the edge, with nearly a mile of riverfront, trails winding through the grounds, and an accessible kayak and canoe launch that actually gets used. You're eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you can taste the city without living inside its mouth.
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Why people love it here
$310K median
- 45 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Plainfield/Lamberton (SB): 8 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
North Park Montessori Academy
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
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Median home price in North Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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45 homes sold in North Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$310K
45 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Denny's
Scooter's Coffee
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Grotto Park Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Lamberton (SB)
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in North Park 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 North Park home (around $310,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,088 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,088/mo | $55,682 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,403/mo | $64,089 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,509/mo | $66,915 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$425K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$213K
Median
Who actually lends in North Park, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Neighborhood Association
Creston Neighborhood AssociationLong-running north-side association (roots to 1906) serving Creston and its business district.
Meetings, events, and the area it covers →
Source: nabooklet2020
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 ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 North Park 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
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(27)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Too Tall's - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats
Restaurant
Plenitful
Restaurant
Denny's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carlo’s Pizza Plainfield Ave
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Cesars Pub
Pub
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Bar
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+4 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Living in North Park: the details
Is North Park a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids, North Park is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $310,000.
What does it cost to live in North Park?
The typical home in North Park goes for around $310,000. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 45 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about North Park
- What do homes cost in North Park?
- The median home value in North Park is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North Park housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in North Park right now, and 45 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North Park?
- North Park is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is North Park walkable?
- North Park scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
