Powers Add
Strong schools draw families here
Median $244K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.3/10
This 11-acre platted subdivision sits on the steep topography of Belknap Lookout, where the everyday rhythm involves stairs—lots of them—and a 4-minute walk to a restaurant or coffee shop when the grade permits. Homes here run around $244K on average, set on tight 0.18-acre lots that reflect the neighborhood's compact, hilly character. Downtown Grand Rapids is a quick 4-minute drive, and a transit stop lands just 3 minutes away on foot, which matters given the terrain that discourages long walks. Reservoir Park sits right next door, one of 17 parks within a mile, while the broader neighborhood rings with over 350 restaurants and coffee spots—though the nearest grocery store requires about an 11-minute walk, a logistical wrinkle worth knowing. Kids attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you're flying out, Gerald R. Ford airport is 21.8 minutes away.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$244K median
- Assessor estimate
Park-rich area
- 85 parks within 1 mile
- Belknap Park: 1 min walk
- Lookout Park: 5 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Powers Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,656/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
$244K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
0.11 ac – 0.31 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Reservoir 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
+1 more
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Communitea Wellness
Lafayette/Cedar (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Van Belkum Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
+1 more
Crime in Powers 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.
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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 Powers 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.
🛒 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(17)
White Water Cafe
Café
Rowster Coffee
Café
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Saint Alphonsus School
School
Kendall School
Turner 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(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)
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)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Powers Add
- What do homes cost in Powers Add?
- The median home value in Powers Add is about $243,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Powers Add housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Powers Add right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Powers Add?
- Powers Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Powers Add walkable?
- Powers Add scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.