Seymour
Solid value in a growing area
Median $257K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
—and that's where Seymour comes in. It's a compact 29-acre subdivision tucked into the Southeast End, about 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you get real city access without the commute. Homes run around $217K, which makes sense given the lot sizes—about 0.11 acres each—but what you're really paying for is location and density done right. There are 18 restaurants within a mile and a grocery just under one, plus you're steps from the transit stop if you want to ditch the car some days. Oakdale Gardens is a 7-minute walk, and there are 11 parks within a mile total, so outdoor space isn't hard to find. River City Scholars Charter Academy serves the area, and you're just under 20 minutes to Gerald R. Ford if you fly out regularly. It's the kind of tight, walkable plat where you're not paying for sprawl—you're paying for being in the middle of something.
Why people love it here
$257K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Kalamazoo/Griggs (SB): 6 min walk
- 10 places within a 10 min walk
Park-rich area
- 55 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 10 min bike
- Underground Trail (MTB): 10 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Seymour
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/mo
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6 homes sold in Seymour this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$257K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
168
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
2418 sq ft – 0.42 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
+1 more
Johnny's Markets
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Oakdale Gardens
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Underground Trail (MTB)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Kalamazoo/Griggs (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Oakdale Gardens
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
55
within 1 mile
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: River City Scholars Charter Academy
Crime in Seymour 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 Seymour home (around $257,437) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,712 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,712/mo | $45,661 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,971/mo | $52,570 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,058/mo | $54,880 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
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 Seymour 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)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(23)
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
Taqueria Mr. Chicken
Restaurant
+18 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(14)
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
The Derby
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
+11 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Ottawa Hills High School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Seymour
- What do homes cost in Seymour?
- The median home value in Seymour is about $257,437. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Seymour housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Seymour right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Seymour?
- Seymour is served by River City Scholars Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Seymour walkable?
- Seymour scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.