Richards 2nd Add.
Easy outdoor access
Median $235K·Walkability 5.8/10·Schools 4.3/10
Early evening light hits Richards 2nd Add. best—when the streetlamps start to glow and the modest brick and vinyl homes, most running around $270K, settle into that brief golden hour before dusk. This 12-acre subdivision sits within John Ball Park, where a transit stop is literally steps away and downtown Grand Rapids is just 5 minutes by car, which means the walk to most restaurants here is measured in seconds rather than minutes—there are over 100 within a mile, and a decent coffee shop sits about 7 minutes on foot. Lot sizes hover around a quarter-acre, compact enough to feel neighborly but spacious enough to breathe, and with 13 parks within a mile (plus Picnic Area a short stroll away), the green space density rivals the street density. School assignments go through Grand Rapids Public Schools, and if you need groceries, the nearest option is less than a mile away. The transit access is genuine—not theoretical—which counts for something in a place this close to everything that matters.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Sibley Tunnel: 6 min walk
- Picnic Area: 6 min walk
$235K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- John Ball Zoo Station (EB): 2 min walk
- 21 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Richards 2nd Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,595/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Picnic Area
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Recent Sale Price
$235K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
53
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
3524 sq ft – 0.28 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
A & B Grocery
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Putt Putt's Bar & Grille
+1 more
Picnic Area
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Butterworth Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
John Ball Zoo Station (EB)
+1 more
Walker Street Pharmacy
+1 more
West Side Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 31 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Richards 2nd 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 Richards 2nd Add. home (around $235,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,563 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,563/mo | $41,681 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,800/mo | $47,988 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,879/mo | $50,097 |
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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Richards 2nd 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)
A & B Grocery
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
La Fondita Antojitos Mexicanos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Depot Snacks
Restaurant
Bird's Nest Snacks
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Sacred Heart School
Sibley School
Lexington School
Lexington
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Butterworth Park Trail
Bike Path
Oxford Street Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richards 2nd Add.
- What do homes cost in Richards 2nd Add.?
- The median home value in Richards 2nd Add. is about $235,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Richards 2nd Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Richards 2nd 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 Richards 2nd Add.?
- Richards 2nd Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Richards 2nd Add. walkable?
- Richards 2nd Add. scores 5.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.