Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add.
Solid value in a growing area
Median $160K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 3.9/10
Out here on the south side, you're looking at a tight 4-acre grid where the lots run small—roughly a tenth of an acre each—and the whole stretch sits just seven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids by car. Alexander Park is a short walk away, and there are eleven parks within a mile if you're counting green space as part of the deal. Groceries, coffee, and restaurants cluster within less than a mile, and The Rapid stops a two-minute walk from here, which matters if you're ditching the car some days. The neighborhood itself is established early-1900s housing stock with a real cross-section of residents and plenty of original woodwork and hardwood floors in the homes people move into—the kind of place where renovation projects feel doable rather than daunting. Gerald R. Ford International is about 20 minutes out if you need it, and the Southeast End location puts you within reach of both Boston Square and the downtown corridor without the premium price tag of the immediate east side. This is where first-time buyers and investors start, not where they're trying to prove something.
Why people love it here
$160K median
- 2 recent sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Wishes Food-Snacks-And More: 5 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Alexander Park: 8 min walk
- Oakdale Gardens: 13 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,086/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$160K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
25
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
2753 sq ft – 0.16 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
+1 more
MUDPENNY Roastery
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Alexander Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Eastern/Alexander (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alexander Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Peck & Veenboers 2nd 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 Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. home (around $160,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,064 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,064/mo | $28,379 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,225/mo | $32,673 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,279/mo | $34,109 |
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
~$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 Peck & Veenboers 2nd 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(29)
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Grocery Store
Fannies Corner
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(23)
Wishes Food-Snacks-And More
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
BJ's Urban Kitchen
Restaurant
Delightful Eats
Restaurant
The O & E Eatery
Restaurant
+18 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Campus Elementary School
School
Campus Elementary School (Grand Rapids Public School)
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(10)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. is about $160,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add.?
- Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. walkable?
- Peck & Veenboers 2nd Add. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.