Perkins Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $145K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
Here's the description:
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- MLK/Jefferson (EB): 2 min walk
- 18 places within a 10 min walk
$145K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Rasberry Field: 8 min walk
- Campau Park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Perkins Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$981/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
The Bere Store
+1 more
Burger King
+1 more
Treetops Cafe + Shop
+1 more
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Rasberry Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Unnamed bike_path
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
MLK/Jefferson (EB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
+1 more
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Est. Home Value
$145K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
4134 sq ft
2239 sq ft – 0.15 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
85
within 1 mile
Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Crime in Perkins 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.
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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 Perkins 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.
🛒 Grocery(30)
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Franklin Big Save Liquor
Grocery Store
Hall Street Party Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Burger King
Restaurant
New York Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
The Candied Yam, Delightful Southern Cuisine (Division Ave.)
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails
Bar
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Covenant Christian High School
School
Madison Park School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Perkins Sub.
- What do homes cost in Perkins Sub.?
- The median home value in Perkins Sub. is about $144,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Perkins Sub.?
- Perkins Sub. is served by Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Perkins Sub. walkable?
- Perkins Sub. scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.