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Opportunity Zone342.7 acres

Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28)

Walkable and connected

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $218K·Walkability 6.6/10

🏙️1 mito Downtown GR(~2 min drive)
🏞️29 mito Lake Michigan(~59 min drive)

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
66

Very walkable

  • M.L.K. Jr Street Station (SB): 3 min walk
  • 19 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 80 parks within 1 mile
  • Campau Park: 6 min walk
  • Grandville Trail: 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$218K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,480/mo

$
$43,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,13176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Walkability

6.6

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
6.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
9.6
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
10.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
3.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Easy walk

Franklin Big Save Liquor

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive
The Bere Store
9 minwalk
919 Party Store
10 minwalk
Hall Street Party Store
11 minwalk

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

New York Fried Chicken

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Burger King
4 minwalk
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
5 minwalk
Domino's
7 minwalk
☕Coffee Shops
Easy walk

Treetops Cafe + Shop

4 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Treetops Collective
6 minwalk
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short walk

Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom

6 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
10 minwalk
House Rules Board Game Lounge
11 minwalk
My Place Bar
7 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Campau Park

6 minwalk· 6 min bike· <1 min drive
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Clemente Park Playground

13 minwalk· 9 min bike· 4 min drive
Unnamed playground
13 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Battjes Lake

8 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Grand Rapids Riverwalk West

5 mindrive· 30 min walk· 14 min bike
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Downtown Westside Dog Park

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
dog_park
7 mindrive
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
7 mindrive
Hillcrest Dog Park
10 mindrive

+1 more

🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Grandville Trail

10 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
Unnamed bike path
10 minwalk
⛵Boat Launches
Short drive

Butterworth Park Launch

5 mindrive· 29 min walk· 13 min bike
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
9 mindrive
Johnson Park Launch
14 mindrive
Grandville Launch
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Bikeable

8th Day Gym

11 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Planet Fitness
11 minbike
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
8 mindrive
REVfit
8 mindrive

+1 more

🚌Transit Stops
Easy walk

M.L.K. Jr Street Station (SB)

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
MLK/Division (WB)
4 minwalk
M.L.K. Jr Street Station (NB)
4 minwalk
MLK/Division (EB)
4 minwalk

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

CVS Pharmacy

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
Rite Aid
10 mindrive
Walgreens Pharmacy
8 mindrive
Walker Street Pharmacy
8 mindrive

+1 more

📚Libraries
Bikeable

Madison Square Library

8 minbike· 19 min walk· 3 min drive
Grand Rapids Public Library
11 minbike
Ottawa Hills Public Library
7 mindrive
West Side Library
6 mindrive

+1 more

👶Daycares
Quick drive

daycare

10 mindrive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Bikeable

Celebration Cinema Studio Park

10 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
8City MiddleHighHigh · 07-12 · 908 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
8Center for EconomicologyMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 22:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
6Southwest Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-06 · 635 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 0.5 mi
6Union High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 922 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 2.7 mi
6Blandford SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 60 students · 23:1 · Assigned · 5.0 mi
5John Ball Park Zoo SchoolMiddle · 06-06 · 59 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
5Grand Rapids Public Museum HighHigh · 09-12 · 273 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
4Innovation Central HighHigh · 09-12 · 523 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
2Burton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 482 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.6 mi

Crime in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) 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 Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) home (around $218,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,470 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,470/mo$39,188
10% (+PMI)$1,691/mo$45,104
5% (+PMI)$1,766/mo$47,093

Estimates use a 6.66% 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.

Full Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) cost-of-living breakdown →

Multifamily for sale

Listings

1 building

Active / pending

Median Price

$300K

Per building

Price Per Unit

$150K

Median

Who actually lends in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~11 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 91%FHA 9%

Most active lenders

1United Shore Financial Services, LLC18%
2Lake Michigan Credit Union18%
3Mercantile Bank18%
4Champions Funding, LLC9%
5Fifth Third Bank, National Association9%

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.

Solar potential

~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) 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(30)

Franklin Big Save Liquor

Grocery Store

0.1 mimap

The Bere Store

Grocery Store

0.4 mimap

919 Party Store

Grocery Store

0.5 mimap

+27 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(24)

New York Fried Chicken

Restaurant

0.1 mimap

Burger King

Restaurant

0.2 mimap

The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)

Restaurant

0.2 mimap
Domino's

Fast Food

0.3 mimap

Jamaican Dave's

Restaurant

0.4 mimap

+19 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(15)

Treetops Cafe + Shop

Café

0.2 mimap

Treetops Collective

Café

0.2 mimap
MudPenny

Café

0.4 mimap

+12 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(12)

Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom

Bar

0.3 mimap

Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails

Bar

0.5 mimap

House Rules Board Game Lounge

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(28)

Covenant Christian High School

School

88mmap
Sheldon School
0.3 mimap

Saint Joseph School

0.3 mimap

Our Lady of Sorrows School

0.5 mimap

Madison Park School

0.5 mimap

+23 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(10)

Planet Fitness

Fitness Center

0.8 mimap

8th Day Gym

Fitness Center

0.9 mimap

REVfit

Fitness Center

1.8 mimap

+7 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Campau Park
119mmap

Rasberry Field

0.4 mimap

Paul I Phillips Recreation Center

0.6 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(8)

Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park

Dog Park

1.4 mimap

Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area

Dog Park

1.4 mimap

Downtown Westside Dog Park

Dog Park

1.5 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(4)

Grandville Trail

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(3)

Butterworth Park Launch

Boat Launch

1.1 mimap
Comstock Riverside Park Launch

Boat Launch

3.6 mimap
Johnson Park Launch

Boat Launch

4.7 mimap

🚌 Transit(30)

M.L.K. Jr Street Station (SB)

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap
M.L.K. Jr Street Station (NB)

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap
MLK/Division (WB)

Transit Stop

0.1 mimap

+27 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(14)

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.0 mimap

Walgreens Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.2 mimap

Walker Street Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.7 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(2)

Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center

Childcare Center

2.6 mimap

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

Daycare

4.4 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(4)

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

Hospital

0.8 mimap

The Women's Center

Hospital

1.5 mimap
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Hospital

1.5 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(12)

Madison Square Library

0.7 mimap
Grand Rapids Public Library
1.2 mimap
West Side Library
1.8 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

⚡ EV Charging(3)

Unnamed ev_charging

EV Charging

0.7 mimap

Unnamed ev_charging

EV Charging

1.2 mimap
Grand Rapids, MI - Lake Michigan Drive Northwest Supercharger

EV Charging

3.8 mimap
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Frequently asked about Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28)

What do homes cost in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28)?
The median home value in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) is about $218,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) housing market?
there are 2 homes for sale in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
Is Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) walkable?
Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28) scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Grand Rapids Opportunity Zone (Tract 28)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,480/mo

$
$43,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,13176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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