Reynolds & Franklin'S Add.
Walkable and connected
Median $185K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
Late afternoon light hits the brick fronts here best—when the sun angles low over the modest two-story homes that define this 11-acre stretch, casting the kind of shadow that makes a corner lot with a covered porch actually mean something. The homes are built to last: hardwood floors, classic floor plans, the kind of bones that reward sweat equity. You're steps from transit and walking distance to a grocery, a coffee shop, and nearly 50 restaurants within a mile; downtown comes in at 7.5 minutes by car. Dickinson Buffer Park is a short walk, one of seven parks within reach. The real character emerges at ground level—laundries on main floors, detached garages, unfinished basements waiting for someone's vision. This is where deliberate investment happens, where a Hope Academy of West Michigan address sits in Southeast Grand Rapids alongside actual infrastructure: transit that works, walkable access to food and services, and the kind of lot sizes that let you breathe.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Load a Spud Potato Bar: 2 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
$185K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Dickinson Buffer Park: 9 min walk
- Plaster Creek Trail: 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Reynolds & Franklin'S Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,256/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
Load a Spud Potato Bar
Blossom Cafe GR
Yester Years Lounge
+1 more
Dickinson Buffer Park
Unnamed playground
Battjes Lake
Unnamed beach
Plaster Creek Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Madison/Griggs (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Madison Square Library
+1 more
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Wealthy Theater
Recent Sale Price
$185K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
54
Median Lot Size
0.13 ac
1999 sq ft – 0.18 ac
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dickinson Buffer Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 26 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Hope Academy of West Michigan
Crime in Reynolds & Franklin'S 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 Reynolds & Franklin'S Add. home (around $185,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,246 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,246/mo | $33,230 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,434/mo | $38,247 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,497/mo | $39,933 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$300K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$150K
Median
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 Reynolds & Franklin'S 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)
Grocery Store
Tienda La Nueva Esperanza
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Load a Spud Potato Bar
Restaurant
Ke ke & Kitchen
Restaurant
4 Brothers Chicken & Fish
Restaurant
Los Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
Dos Amigos Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
Saint Francis Xavier School
Dickinson School
Jefferson School
South High School
School
Buchanan Elementary School
School
+22 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(6)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Reynolds & Franklin'S Add.
- What do homes cost in Reynolds & Franklin'S Add.?
- The median home value in Reynolds & Franklin'S Add. is about $185,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Reynolds & Franklin'S Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Reynolds & Franklin'S 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 Reynolds & Franklin'S Add.?
- Reynolds & Franklin'S Add. is served by Hope Academy of West Michigan. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Reynolds & Franklin'S Add. walkable?
- Reynolds & Franklin'S Add. scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.