S Broas St & S Front St Area
Walkable and connected
The quick answer
S Broas St & S Front St Area is a walkable neighborhood, part of Belding Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $250K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
You're heading into the heart of Belding's South End, where brick-front storefronts and tree-lined streets feel genuinely rooted—the kind of place where the grocery is basically on your doorstep and coffee shops are close enough to become part of your routine. Water Street Park sits just a short walk away, and you're surrounded by four parks within a mile, so the Flat River's recreational pull (canoeing, kayaking, fishing) isn't far if you're into that. Restaurants are about a 10-minute walk, and errands rank high around here at 9.2/10, meaning you can handle most day-to-day needs without much friction. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 45 minutes north if you need the bigger-city pull, but this 93-acre pocket of Belding city has its own rhythm—rooted in the city's silk-mill heritage and woven into what makes Belding tick today.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 2 min walk
- 8 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 2 min walk
- Water Street Park: 8 min walk
$250K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S Broas St & S Front St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
McDonald's
Third Wave Coffee Shop
American Legion
Water Street Park
+1 more
Playground in Tiffany Ridge Dr & W State St Area
Haney Lake
Silk City Nature Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Leppinks Pharmacy
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Water Street Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$250K
11 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Water Street Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,275 – $1,500 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Crime in S Broas St & S Front St Area 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 Belding.
Belding crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced S Broas St & S Front St Area home (around $250,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,684 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,684/mo | $44,905 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,938/mo | $51,685 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,024/mo | $53,963 |
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.
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,319 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
City does not run garbage; cart/recycling service via private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serves the area.
Confirm by addressServices for Belding · Source: belding.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for S Broas St & S Front St Area 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(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Leppinks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
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Living in S Broas St & S Front St Area: the details
Is S Broas St & S Front St Area a good place to live?
If you're after a walkable setting and green space nearby, S Broas St & S Front St Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Belding Area School District. Expect prices centered around $250,000.
What does it cost to live in S Broas St & S Front St Area?
The median home value in S Broas St & S Front St Area is about $250,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 11 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about S Broas St & S Front St Area
- What do homes cost in S Broas St & S Front St Area?
- The median home value in S Broas St & S Front St Area is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Broas St & S Front St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in S Broas St & S Front St Area right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Broas St & S Front St Area?
- S Broas St & S Front St Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is S Broas St & S Front St Area walkable?
- S Broas St & S Front St Area scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.