Old Mission
Solid value in a growing area
Median $363K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.3/10
What sticks with you about Old Mission is the sheer amount of green—twenty-five acres laid out in a way that actually feels spacious without being remote. You're close enough to downtown Grand Rapids that a fourteen-minute drive gets you there, yet the subdivision itself has the breathing room of something further out. A transit stop sits just a three-minute walk away, and a dozen restaurants are within a mile, so you're not dependent on a car for every meal. The nearest coffee shop is about a mile down the road, and Blandford Nature Center spreads out just a mile north if you want real woods without leaving the neighborhood.
Why people love it here
$363K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Old Mission
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,461/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Walker Roadhouse
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Walker City Central Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
Millennium Park Beach
Sand Creek Trail
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Leonard/Granada (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Old Mission 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 Old Mission home (around $362,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,411 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,411/mo | $64,296 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,776/mo | $74,024 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,898/mo | $77,278 |
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.
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Old Mission 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
Blandford Nature Center
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Old Mission
- What do homes cost in Old Mission?
- The median home value in Old Mission is about $362,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Old Mission housing market?
- no homes are listed in Old Mission right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Old Mission?
- Old Mission is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Old Mission walkable?
- Old Mission scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.