Pages Sub.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $239K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
It's basically what you'd expect from a 12-acre platted subdivision tucked into Creston — modest lot sizes around a tenth of an acre, homes running about $186K, and the whole thing positioned about 6 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids so you're not far from anything that matters. Sweet Street Park is a five-minute walk, and there are over a hundred restaurants within a mile if you're not cooking at home, plus a grocery within a reasonable walk. Transit is solid for the area — a bus stop is four minutes on foot — and you're closer to the Ford airport than you'd think, just under 25 minutes out. The subdivision sits in Grand Rapids Public Schools territory, and given the density and layout, it's the kind of place where you have neighbors but not so close they're part of your living room. Straightforward, compact, and plugged into the neighborhood's flow.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Mai's Thai: 6 min walk
- 20 places within a 10 min walk
$239K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pages Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,623/mo
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5 homes sold in Pages Sub. this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 28 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
+1 more
Mai's Thai
+1 more
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Sweet Street Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Plainfield/Quimby (NB)
+1 more
Kay Pharmacy
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Median Sale Price
$239K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
97
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1943 sq ft – 0.22 ac
Crime in Pages Sub. 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 Pages Sub. home (around $239,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,590 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,590/mo | $42,391 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,830/mo | $48,805 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,911/mo | $50,950 |
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
$350K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$117K
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 Pages Sub. 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
Sweet Street Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Mizizi by Street Chef Shaw
Restaurant
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Johnny's Markets
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Kendall School
Palmer School
Kent Hills School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Pages Sub.
- What do homes cost in Pages Sub.?
- The median home value in Pages Sub. is about $239,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pages Sub. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Pages Sub. right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pages Sub.?
- Pages Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Pages Sub. walkable?
- Pages Sub. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.