Oak Valley Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $257K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.6/10
You'll expect tree-lined suburban streets and dated ranch homes—and you'll find those, sure—but Oak Valley Add. surprises with something quieter: just nine acres of modest lots (average 0.13 acres) where homes run around $257K and a restaurant sits a four-minute walk away. The subdivision sits within Shawmut Hills, that northwest corner of Grand Rapids known for rolling terrain and mature canopy, and it holds its own slice of that. Valley Field is right next door, with eight more parks within a mile, so there's green space without needing to go far. Downtown is five or six minutes away by car if you need it, though the real draw is what's immediate: a grocery store less than a mile out, over a hundred restaurants within reach, and transit access that doesn't require planning. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area.
Why people love it here
$257K median
- Assessor estimate
Walkable for daily errands
- Sullivan Field: 1 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Sullivan Field: 1 min walk
- Valley Field: 5 min walk
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Median home price in Oak Valley Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/mo
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Est. Home Value
$257K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
19
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.12 ac – 0.13 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Dairy Queen
+1 more
Bridge Street Ministries
+1 more
Triangle Tavern
+1 more
Sullivan Field
+1 more
Sullivan Field Playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Bridge/Valley (WB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Leonard Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Valley Field
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Oak Valley 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.
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Oak Valley 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Gino's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Westsider Cafe
Restaurant
B Munchie 'cakes
Restaurant
Los Mariscos de Pancho
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Villa Maria School
Stocking School
School
Sibley School
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Oak Valley Add.
- What do homes cost in Oak Valley Add.?
- The median home value in Oak Valley Add. is about $257,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oak Valley Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Oak Valley Add. right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oak Valley Add.?
- Oak Valley Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Oak Valley Add. walkable?
- Oak Valley Add. scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.