R. H. Stevens Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $135K·Walkability 6.8/10·Schools 4.0/10
You step out of your car and the neighborhood greets you immediately—a transit stop practically at your doorstep, restaurants within arm's reach, and Garfield Park just a six-minute walk away. R. H. Stevens Add. is a compact 12-acre subdivision where each lot averages just 0.13 acres, keeping everything close and walkable; you've got 48 restaurants and 24 grocery stores within a mile, and a coffee run means less than a mile of driving. Downtown Grand Rapids is seven minutes away, making commutes painless, and homes here run around $199K. The subdivision sits within Seeds of Promise, the Southeast Grand Rapids neighborhood where community-led transformation has been reshaping blocks for decades—and you feel that energy in the bones of the place. Transit access is excellent, and with seven parks nearby, green space isn't hard to find.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Burton/Division (EB): 2 min walk
- 15 places within a 10 min walk
$135K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Garfield Park: 11 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 7 min bike
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Median home price in R. H. Stevens Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$916/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
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
+1 more
Popeyes
Mi Cultura Cafe
Yester Years Lounge
Garfield Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
dog_park
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Burton/Division (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Recent Sale Price
$135K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
52
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
2945 sq ft – 0.27 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Garfield Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in R. H. Stevens 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.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced R. H. Stevens Add. home (around $135,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $898 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $898/mo | $23,945 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,034/mo | $27,568 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,079/mo | $28,779 |
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 R. H. Stevens 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(30)
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Bedollas
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(18)
La Vencedora
Restaurant
La Favorita Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
El Globo Restaurant S Divison
Restaurant
Los 3 Mangos Michoacan
Restaurant
+13 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Burton School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
Dickinson School
Jefferson School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 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)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about R. H. Stevens Add.
- What do homes cost in R. H. Stevens Add.?
- The median home value in R. H. Stevens Add. is about $135,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the R. H. Stevens Add. housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in R. H. Stevens Add. right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve R. H. Stevens Add.?
- R. H. Stevens Add. is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is R. H. Stevens Add. walkable?
- R. H. Stevens Add. scores 6.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.