Philo C. Fuller House
Strong schools draw families here
Median $173K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 4.2/10
What catches most people off guard here is how close everything actually is — you're talking downtown Grand Rapids in under two minutes, yet the condo sits within Heritage Hill, a historic district with nearly 1,300 homes representing over 60 architectural styles dating back to the 1800s. The Meyer May House, Frank Lloyd Wright's "Michigan's Prairie Masterpiece," is right in the neighborhood. A coffee shop and restaurant are each a three-minute walk away, and there are nearly 500 dining spots within a mile, so the food scene here doesn't mess around. Lincoln Place Park is five minutes on foot, and you've got 34 parks within a mile if you want options. Transit is literally steps away, which matters when you're this close to the urban core but living in a place that still feels rooted in history. Homes here run around $393K, and the median lot size hovers near two-thirds of an acre, giving you actual breathing room in a walkable urban setting.
Why people love it here
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- School — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$173K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Fulton/Lafayette (WB): 2 min walk
- 26 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Philo C. Fuller House
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,171/mo
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Based on 33 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$173K
1 recent sale
Units
6
Complex Size
0.67 ac
6 units
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
Gita Pita
+1 more
PaLatte Coffee & Art
Cottage Bar
+1 more
Lincoln Place Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Belknap Lookout Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
+1 more
Fulton/Lafayette (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens Pharmacy
+1 more
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Philo C. Fuller House 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 Philo C. Fuller House home (around $172,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,147 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,147/mo | $30,596 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,321/mo | $35,225 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,379/mo | $36,773 |
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.
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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 Philo C. Fuller House 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
Lincoln Place Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
170
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
Gorden Food Service
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
Wealthy Market
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Gita Pita
Fast Food
Fava a Catering Company / Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant
Brooklyn Bodega
Fast Food
Hong Kong Express
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Grand Rapids Public School
Vandenberg School
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Morris School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(13)
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+10 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
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+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(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Philo C. Fuller House
- What do homes cost in Philo C. Fuller House?
- The median home value in Philo C. Fuller House is about $172,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Philo C. Fuller House housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Philo C. Fuller House right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Philo C. Fuller House?
- Philo C. Fuller House is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Philo C. Fuller House walkable?
- Philo C. Fuller House scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.