Richards Park Add.
Easy outdoor access
Median $239K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 4.4/10
Richards Park Add. sits on just 4 acres in the heart of John Ball Park, where nearly half the surrounding area is green space—and you're steps from Lincoln Park itself. Homes here run around $293K, and the lots are compact (averaging 0.12 acres), which means less land to maintain but real proximity to what matters: a coffee shop is a 4-minute walk, restaurants number over 100 within a mile, and you can hit downtown Grand Rapids in under 6 minutes. Transit is exceptional here—the nearest stop is just 3 minutes on foot, and the dining scene (8/10 walkability) makes evening plans easy. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you're drawn to water access, Butterworth Park Launch is about a mile away. The real character comes from being nestled in a neighborhood defined by the zoo, historic churches, local roasters like Bitter End, and the kind of walkable block where people actually know their neighbors' dogs' names first.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Lincoln Park: 4 min walk
- Sibley School Park: 6 min walk
$239K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Walkable for daily errands
- Unnamed playground: 3 min walk
- 24 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Richards Park Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,621/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lincoln Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$239K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
3202 sq ft – 0.16 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Boardwalk Subs
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
+1 more
Bridge Street Ministries
+1 more
The Søvengård
+1 more
Lincoln Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Downtown Westside Dog Park
+1 more
Douglas Park Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
8th Day Gym
Lane/Jackson (SB)
+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 Park 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 Park Add. home (around $238,750) 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 $1,588 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,588/mo | $42,347 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,828/mo | $48,754 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,909/mo | $50,897 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$450K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$150K
Median
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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 Park 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)
Boardwalk Subs
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St.
Restaurant
Tacos place
Restaurant
El Granjero Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Sibley School
Sacred Heart School
Lexington School
Lexington
Saint Adalberts School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(3)
⛵ 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Richards Park Add.
- What do homes cost in Richards Park Add.?
- The median home value in Richards Park Add. is about $238,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Richards Park Add.?
- Richards Park Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Richards Park Add. walkable?
- Richards Park Add. scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.