Perkins Sub
Walkable and connected
Median $153K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
This stretch sits just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close enough that you're pulling into the center of the city before your coffee gets cold. You've got one acre to work with here, and what matters most is what's immediately around you: Campau Park is a five-minute walk, there are seventeen parks within a mile, and restaurants number in the hundreds nearby—180 of them within walking distance. A grocery store sits about a mile out, transit access is steps away, and if you want to get on the water, Butterworth Park Launch is just over a mile south.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- MLK/Jefferson (EB): 1 min walk
- 16 places within a 10 min walk
$153K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Campau Park: 9 min walk
- Grandville Trail: 14 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Perkins Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,039/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
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Campau Park
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
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
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Park
0.2 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Perkins Sub home (around $153,000) 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 $1,018 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,018/mo | $27,137 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,172/mo | $31,243 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,223/mo | $32,616 |
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 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
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
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 $153,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Perkins Sub housing market?
- no homes are listed in Perkins Sub right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Perkins Sub?
- Perkins Sub is served by Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (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.