Parmelee
Strong schools draw families here
Median $390K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
When you turn onto this quiet residential street on the west side of Grand Rapids, the first thing that strikes you is the lot sizes—deep, sprawling yards that speak to an earlier era of spacious living. Most homes here were built around 1949, and they're built solid; locals will tell you the structures here are built like tanks, with low traffic and a real sense of removal despite being just five minutes from downtown. You'll spot some notable Spanish and California Villa architecture mixed in—including a striking 1920s pink stucco home with a tile roof that once belonged to the Strom family—alongside more modest ranch and period homes on generous ground. The neighborhood sits within the larger Thornapple township area and maintains its historic character while staying steps from the vibrant West Grand restaurant and retail scene. Restaurants and grocers are within walking distance, and there's a dog park at the nearby high school where residents exercise their dogs. The real draw here isn't flash—it's the combination of architectural bones, space, and proximity to everything that matters, all wrapped up in a place where residents genuinely say the west side is the best side.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.9 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 1 rated school in district
$390K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Parmelee
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Brann's
Biggby Coffee
Butcher Block Social
TWO RIVERS PARK
Unnamed playground
Barber Lake
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
Middleville Bark Park
Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
gym
Middleville Village Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Parmelee 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Parmelee home (around $390,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,594 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,594/mo | $69,173 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,118/mo | $83,140 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$44K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$107K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Parmelee, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Thornapple Township
Source: thornapple-twp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,282 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No township-wide collection; residents contract haulers (e.g. Republic, Granger).
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Dominant West Michigan electric IOU.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural areas may use propane.
Confirm by addressPrimary law enforcement for townships; MSP Wayland Post assists.
Thornapple Township / Middleville Fire Department
Township emergency services department.
Services for Thornapple · Source: thornapple-twp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Parmelee 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.
Nearest Park
TWO RIVERS PARK
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza Portal
Fast Food
Thornapple Kitchen
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(5)
Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Parmelee
- What do homes cost in Parmelee?
- The median home value in Parmelee is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Parmelee housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Parmelee right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Parmelee?
- Parmelee is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Parmelee walkable?
- Parmelee scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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