Quimby
Surrounded by nature
Median $400K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here on Quimby Street, you're in the thick of Creston, the neighborhood just north of downtown that's been pulling people in for over a century—and right now it's having a real moment. Early 1900s homes line the street, and newer mixed-use development like The Current adds contemporary apartments alongside that historic residential character. The walk score hovers around 87, which means coffee shops, restaurants, and local retail are genuinely close by; you're not far from the Plainfield and Creston corridor's dining and shopping scene either. Just a few blocks gets you to Riverside Park, Grand Rapids' largest, where trails run alongside the Grand River and connect out to the White Pine Trail system—plus the neighborhood has its own North Quarters Pathways, a set of five loop trails ranging under two miles each that wind through the area. It's that rare blend of urban walkability with real green space and architectural bones that go back generations.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Thornapple Lake — 0.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail: 5 min walk
- McKeown Bridge Park: 8 min bike
Star Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 1 rated school in district
$400K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Quimby
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,715/mo
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School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Klosterman's Sports Tap
McKeown Bridge Park
Unnamed playground
Gregory Lake
Unnamed beach
Log Cabin Loop Trail
Hastings Dog Park
Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
daycare
Hastings 4
Crime in Quimby 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Quimby home (around $399,900) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,696/mo | $71,886 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,103/mo | $82,738 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,240/mo | $86,387 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$127K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Quimby, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Hastings Charter Township
Source: hastingstownship.com · unconfirmed
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,360 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressServices for Hastings · Source: hastingstownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Quimby 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(19)
Barry County Christian School
Pratt School
Striker School
Hastings Center School
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Quimby
- What do homes cost in Quimby?
- The median home value in Quimby is about $399,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Quimby housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Quimby right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Quimby?
- Quimby is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Star Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Quimby walkable?
- Quimby scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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