Osterhout Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $309K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
Osterhout Add. is a five-acre platted subdivision carved into Garfield Park, where tight lots—averaging a tenth of an acre—mean your neighbors are close enough to actually talk to without shouting. You're nine minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which matters if you work there; transit is essentially at your door, and restaurants start at steps away—over 50 of them within a mile, many serving tacos, pupusas, and ceviche along Division Avenue. The nearest grocery is a seven-minute walk, coffee shops the same distance, and Cheseboro Park sits six minutes on foot if you need grass and quiet. Homes here run around $280K, sitting under the Grand Rapids Public Schools umbrella, and the real character lives in what surrounds you: historic Queen Anne and Tudor Revival houses from the 1800s, hand-painted murals scattered through the blocks, and a neighborhood that actually uses its parks—Garfield Park itself is a 29-acre forest preserve with a splash pad, disc golf, and baseball diamonds just a short walk away.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/Eastern (EB): 2 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$309K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Cheseboro Park: 9 min walk
- Paris Park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Osterhout Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,094/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
Ken's Fruit Market
+1 more
Eastern Deli LLC
+1 more
Sip Coffee and Cocktails
+1 more
The Derby
+1 more
Cheseboro Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Burton/Eastern (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Seymour Library
+1 more
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Median Sale Price
$309K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
0.12 ac – 0.13 ac
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,200 – $1,525 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cheseboro Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Osterhout 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 Osterhout Add. home (around $308,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,078 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,078/mo | $55,413 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,392/mo | $63,779 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,497/mo | $66,591 |
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.
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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Osterhout 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(30)
Grocery Store
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Fast Food
J Burger n Wings
Restaurant
Eastern Deli LLC
Restaurant
Wing Heaven
Restaurant
Burton Village BBQ Company
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
Dickinson School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Saint Francis Xavier School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(7)
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Osterhout Add.
- What do homes cost in Osterhout Add.?
- The median home value in Osterhout Add. is about $308,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Osterhout Add.?
- Osterhout Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Osterhout Add. walkable?
- Osterhout Add. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.