Powers 2nd Addition
Strong schools draw families here
Median $337K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
Belknap Hill rises 160 feet above the city, and Powers 2nd Addition sits right there on that bluff—10 acres of residential ground with sweeping views of downtown Grand Rapids just 4.5 minutes away. Homes here run around $337K, and the neighborhood's character blends late-1800s single-family houses with contemporary renovation, all within a ten-minute reach of over 350 restaurants and coffee shops that define the Medical Mile corridor below.
Why people love it here
City MiddleHigh
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$337K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Belknap Park: 2 min walk
- Lookout Park: 3 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Powers 2nd Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$337K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.27 ac
0.23 ac – 0.31 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Belknap Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
85
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Creston Market
Silva
+1 more
Rowster Coffee
+1 more
Graydon's Crossing
+1 more
Belknap Park
+1 more
Coit Park Playground
Fisk 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
Crime in Powers 2nd Addition 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 →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 Powers 2nd Addition 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)
Grocery Store
Supermercado Michoacan
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Chicago Beef Joint
Restaurant
Silva
Restaurant
Restaurant
Linear Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Turner School
Kendall 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
🐕 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(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Canal Street Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walker Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
+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)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Powers 2nd Addition
- What do homes cost in Powers 2nd Addition?
- The median home value in Powers 2nd Addition is about $337,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Powers 2nd Addition?
- Powers 2nd Addition is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Powers 2nd Addition walkable?
- Powers 2nd Addition scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.