Northrops Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $655K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
Northrops Add. sits on just 10 acres in the heart of Heritage Hill, where you're literally steps away from restaurants, coffee shops, and a transit stop—meaning you can leave your car at home most days and still eat better than you would downtown. Homes here run around $663K on average, with tight lots that reflect the neighborhood's 19th-century bones; the real draw is density done right, with 511 restaurants within a mile and Cherry Hill Green a five-minute walk away. Three minutes to downtown Grand Rapids keeps the door open for work anywhere in the city, while Gerald R. Ford airport is about 22 minutes out if you need it—close enough to leave but far enough you won't hear it.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Cherry/Paris (WB): 3 min walk
- 29 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.5 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$655K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Northrops Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,444/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
Wealthy Market
The Commons
+1 more
Rowster
+1 more
Eastern Kille Wealthy
+1 more
Heritage Hill Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Cherry/Paris (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 34 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$655K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
3746 sq ft – 0.28 ac
Crime in Northrops Add. 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 Northrops Add. home (around $654,558) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $116k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,354 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,354/mo | $116,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,012/mo | $133,664 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,233/mo | $139,538 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$839K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$210K
Median
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 Northrops Add. 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
Cherry Hill Green
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Jets pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Good Truckin' Diner
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Henry School
Morris School
Vandenberg School
Blodgett School
Grand Rapids Learning Center
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
REVfit
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Northrops Add.
- What do homes cost in Northrops Add.?
- The median home value in Northrops Add. is about $654,558. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Northrops Add.?
- Northrops Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Northrops Add. walkable?
- Northrops Add. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.