Perkins Add
Strong schools draw families here
Median $151K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
Perkins Add sits on Belknap Lookout's eastern edge, a seven-acre grid of modest lots where a 160-foot bluff frames your horizon and downtown Grand Rapids glows just under five minutes away by car. The lots run tight—about 0.12 acres each—so homes cluster close, and you're steps from transit if you need it. Mary Waters Park is a two-minute walk, and over a dozen more parks fill the mile around you; 138 restaurants sit within a mile, plus 42 grocery stores and coffee shops scattered across two miles. Homes here run around $200K, and you're zoned for Grand Rapids Public Schools. The Medical Mile's proximity and freeway access make this corner useful—downtown's near enough to walk to on a good day, and the airport's about 22 minutes out. It's tight urban living without the downtown density.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Lafayette/Cedar (NB): 2 min walk
- 12 places within a 10 min walk
$151K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Perkins Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,023/mo
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Based on 30 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 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
Choo Choo Grill
+1 more
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
+1 more
College Inn
+1 more
Mary Waters Park
+1 more
Mary Waters Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk East
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Lafayette/Cedar (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Median Sale Price
$151K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
45
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
3650 sq ft – 0.22 ac
Crime in Perkins 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 Perkins Add home (around $150,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,003 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,003/mo | $26,738 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,154/mo | $30,784 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,205/mo | $32,137 |
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
~$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 Perkins 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mary Waters Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
70
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Mai's Thai
Restaurant
Choo Choo Grill
Restaurant
Arcane Pizza
Restaurant
China City
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
Fika Grand Rapids | Vegan and Gluten Free
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Creston
Café
Rowster Coffee
Café
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
Kendall School
Saint Alphonsus School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Eastern School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 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(13)
+10 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Perkins Add
- What do homes cost in Perkins Add?
- The median home value in Perkins Add is about $150,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Perkins Add housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Perkins Add right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Perkins Add?
- Perkins Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Perkins Add walkable?
- Perkins Add scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.