S.F. Kennedys Sub.
Walkable and connected
Median $215K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.1/10
Early morning light hits this 4-acre pocket subdivision best—when the tree canopy on the surrounding blocks is still sharp and the streets haven't heated up yet. S.F. Kennedys sits in Southeast Grand Rapids within the Seeds of Promise community, where the bones of the neighborhood are solid: lots average 0.13 acres, homes run around $259K, and you're five minutes from downtown. The real draw is what's around you—241 restaurants within a mile, a grocery within a 10-minute walk, and a transit stop just three minutes away on foot. Grand Rapids Public Schools serves the area, and if you need to breathe, Heritage Hill Park is a five-minute walk, with 19 parks scattered within a mile. You're not buying for isolation here; you're buying for access and density done right.
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Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Tasty Fish & Chicken: 4 min walk
- 28 places within a 10 min walk
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 2.9 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$215K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in S.F. Kennedys Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,460/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
Fannies Corner
Tasty Fish & Chicken
+1 more
The Bradbury Cafe
The Grey Rabbit
Heritage Hill Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
MLK/Henry (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$215K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.14 ac
2405 sq ft – 0.24 ac
Expected Rent
$1,975/mo
$1,750 – $2,225 · estimated range
Crime in S.F. Kennedys Sub. 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 S.F. Kennedys Sub. home (around $215,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,448 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,448/mo | $38,618 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,667/mo | $44,449 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,740/mo | $46,408 |
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 S.F. Kennedys Sub. 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heritage Hill Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
95
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Tasty Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Ellnora's Kitchen
Restaurant
Big Fish Wings & Things
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
Pacific Moon
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Henry School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Morris School
Madison Park School
Vandenberg School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 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(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about S.F. Kennedys Sub.
- What do homes cost in S.F. Kennedys Sub.?
- The median home value in S.F. Kennedys Sub. is about $215,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve S.F. Kennedys Sub.?
- S.F. Kennedys Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is S.F. Kennedys Sub. walkable?
- S.F. Kennedys Sub. scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.